11
Oct
10 baby girl names that mean ‘goddess’
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G S Sachin
Picking a name that means “goddess”: context and care
Naming a child after a deity is a long-standing practice across Indian communitie...
11
Oct
10 rare Indian baby names you haven’t heard before
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Introduction
Choosing a name from Hindu spiritual vocabulary can link a child to centuries of philosophy, poetry and ritual. This list ...
10
Oct
10 baby names inspired by the ocean and sea
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Intro — the ocean in Hindu thought
The sea and large waters occupy a rich place in Hindu imagination: the Vedic god *Varuna* is keeper...
10
Oct
10 baby names that mean ‘joy’ or ‘happiness’
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## A quick note on "joy" in Indic languages
In Sanskrit the idea of "joy" appears in several related words: *ānanda* — bliss or spirit...
10
Oct
10 beautiful baby girl names from Sanskrit
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Choosing a Sanskrit name: a short note
Many parents look to Sanskrit — the classical language of much Hindu scripture, philosophy and p...
10
Oct
10 baby boy names that mean ‘strong’ or ‘brave’
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Why names that mean “strong” or “brave” matter in Hindu practice
Choosing a name in many Hindu families is more than a phonetic prefere...
10
Oct
10 Indian baby names inspired by flowers
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Flowers, names, and spiritual symbolism
Flowers have long been woven into Hindu ritual, poetry and everyday devotion. They are used in ...
10
Oct
10 baby names that mean ‘gift from God’
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Why names that mean “gift from God” matter in Hindu traditions
In Sanskrit several words capture the idea of a divine gift: prasāda — g...
09
Oct
12 modern Indian baby names that are short and sweet
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Introduction
Choosing a name in India often balances family tradition, religious resonance and a modern sensibility. Below are 12 shor...
09
Oct
10 baby names inspired by Hindu gods and goddesses
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Introduction
Choosing a name from the living vocabulary of Hindu traditions connects a child to stories, virtues and devotional practic...