Hindu Baby Names are Usually a Combination of Modern, Rare and Uncommon.

January 14, 2009

Hindu baby names are based on the various facets of art and culture of India, including its colorful celebrations, music, dance and the rich, ancient cultural heritage. Birth of a Hindu child is a religious activity and naming him/her is associated with rituals, feasting and social gathering.

The name is selected which inspires the child to follow a path of righteousness and goodness. The names endowed upon the new born babies are usually suggestive of divine qualities of Vedic deities. Family history often comes into play during this process. Many names come from nature, particularly flowers, example Jasmine, rivers such as Kaveri, other landscape features and cosmic patterns.

Hindu baby names are also based on the names of sage and saints, holy persons, deities and incarnation of Hindu gods. According to religious beliefs, repeated addressing of the child by these names inspires stronger faith. Naming according to scriptural procedures is performed four to six months after birth. Usually close relatives and spouses chip in with suggestions.

However, under normal circumstances parents and other close relatives often have numerous backup names prior to the commencement of the naming ritual and selecting the actual one. There are lots of unisex Hindu baby names which are given to both boys and girls but it is always better to be gender specific. Caution should be applied when assigning Hindu baby names lest it causes the child to be ridiculed in school at a later stage.

Generally the most popular Hindu baby names are traditional ones from Vedas, Sanskrit and Mythology. Parents tend to hunt for unique names for their babies from the family elders, family priests, Astrologers and recently from the Internet. Tradition still rules and time tested approach of naming babies as per birth month and zodiac star configuration. A new trend which has evolved while naming Hindu babies is consultation with numerologist in advance. Some of the most common male Hindu baby names are Avijit, Avishek, while female Hindu baby names are equally charming.

India is a diverse country with various dialects and customs. The Telegu baby names in the Southern states denote happiness such as “Anandi” for girls and there are equally numerous enchanting Telegu baby names for boys. The Punjabi baby names for boys are based on warriors while Punjabi baby girl names are mostly divine based on folklore, gods and goddesses. In general Hindu baby names have a direct meaning mostly associated with divinity and mythology.




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6 Responses to “Hindu Baby Names are Usually a Combination of Modern, Rare and Uncommon.”

  1. Rajendra on February 22nd, 2009 4:55 am

    please provide me the baby boy and baby names starting with letters Naa,Ni,Nu,Ne
    Usually a Combination of Modern, Rare and Uncommon

  2. Vincent Yim on March 11th, 2009 11:21 am

    You can check on this url : http://hinduism.about.com/od/boynames/a/n.htm , maybe you could get what you want.

  3. kunal on April 8th, 2009 7:23 pm

    i need names for my son starting frm kh, j , g . with mix of new old clasic and religious modern rare hindu names

  4. selvi on April 27th, 2009 6:34 am

    hiii… i need baby boy names 4 my nephew starting from si, sa, de wit num 1 or 6.. its more easy if its comes together with the meaning of de names… thanks

  5. Avi on June 4th, 2009 1:55 pm

    Hi,.. I am looking for 3 to 4 character Indian Hindu name - may be ancient/sanskrit/god oriented name. Thanks!! Appriciate ur reply earliest.

  6. M Mahendra Babu on June 18th, 2009 10:11 am

    Hi, Req. girl baby name, . The name should be two names, first name should sound Shree / sri / shri and second name with the letter “R” . Simple Modern Combination with deep meaning, Rare and Uncommon Hindu Name with English sound.

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