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Oct
10 baby girl names that mean ‘goddess’
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
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
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’
## 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
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’
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
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’
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
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
Introduction
Choosing a name from the living vocabulary of Hindu traditions connects a child to stories, virtues and devotional practic...