How can parents balance traditional Jainism naming customs with modern naming trends?

Parents can balance traditional Jainism naming customs with modern naming trends by considering names that fulfill a meaningful connection to Jain principles while simultaneously giving importance to contemporary preferences. Some examples include Deshna (gift), Charmi (lovely), and Bhranti (daydream).

What are some Jain baby names with a deeply spiritual or philosophical meaning?

Some Jainism baby names with spiritual or philosophical meanings include Aaushi, meaning ‘one who is careful, knowledgeable and is blessed with a long life,’ Darshika and Dhimant, meaning ‘one who is intelligent and wise,’ and Samkit, meaning ‘one who possesses the right knowledge’ or ‘one possessing self-realization.’

What are some factors parents should consider when choosing a Jain baby name?

Some factors that parents should consider when choosing a Jain baby name include the religious significance of the name. This may be related to Jain mythology, scriptures, saints or Tirthankaras who were the enlightened people. The chosen name should also follow the Jain philosophy and principles, such as non-violence (ahimsa), truthfulness (satya), non-stealing (acharya), celibacy (brahmacharya), and non-possessiveness (aparigraha). The parents may also take into account more personal factors, such as family traditions and ancestry. The naming ceremony is conducted between the 10th and 13th day after birth and this ceremony is performed by the paternal aunt or an appropriate female relative of the child.

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94 Jainism Baby Names Meaning, Starting With S

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Siani	Unisex	God's gracious gift
Savage	Unisex	Wild; Fierce; Uncontrolled; Uncivilized
Solo	Unisex	Single; Alone; Done by one person
Sativa	Unisex	Cultivated
Shain	Boy	Influential, charismatic, and determined
Senai	Unisex	Gift from God
Shadow	Unisex	Shadow; A surname
Skyra	Girl	Enchanting; Celestial; Ethereal
Shael	Unisex	Pure; Strong; Inspirational
Sonni	Unisex	The son of the Sun

Solaire	Unisex	Sunshine or Divine sunlight
Shanel	Unisex	A variant of Chanel; Pipe; Channel
Swae	Unisex	Brilliant and bright
Saith	Unisex	Bearer of wisdom
Shaiden	Unisex	Peaceful warrior
Salix	Boy	Willow or graceful tree
Shawnee	Unisex	Indigenous, Native American
Samani	Unisex	The calming one; Night
Sier	Unisex	Strength; Independence; Determination
Salia	Unisex	Graceful, noble, strong

Sui	Unisex	Elegant, gentle, peaceful
Saydi	Unisex	Fortunate; Blessed
Shital	Girl	One who is cool and calm; Cold
Sevy	Unisex	Exalted; Revered
Soline	Girl	Brightness; Cheerfulness; Energy
Soryn	Unisex	Sun
Sianne	Girl	God is gracious
Sorrel	Unisex	reddish-brown color
Syna	Unisex	together or united, God is gracious
Sabre	Unisex	A heavy cavalry sword with a curved blade

Seras	Unisex	Beloved; Precious
Shalia	Unisex	Graceful; Compassionate; Serene
Sequoyah	Unisex	Sparrow
Sador	Unisex	Faithful one; Helper
Shianna	Girl	Gift of God
Sacora	Unisex	Spiritually wise
Subham	Boy	One who is a good person
Suparshwa	Boy	A seventh teerthankar's name
Sakshat	Boy	The one with a real appearance
Samantbhadra	Boy	Name of a famous Jain Acharya from ancient India; To feel complete; Whole

Sambhavnath	Boy	Name of the 3rd Tirthankara; Born; Manifested
Samkit	Boy	Right Knowledge; Satisfied; Self-realization
Sammed	Boy	The place where the 20 Tirthankaras attained nirvana
Samvar	Boy	One who is content and satisfied
Sanmati	Boy	The name of Bhagwan Mahavir; Noble
Shantikumar	Boy	Lord of peace
Shantilal	Boy	One who is peaceful
Shantiprasad	Boy	Lord of peace
Shatichandra	Boy	Lord of peace
Sidhesh	Boy	Lord of the blessed

Sudharma	Boy	The name of a Gandhar of Bhagwan Mahavir; Good law
Suhash	Boy	One with a sweet smile; Sweet smiled
Sumatikumar	Boy	A variation of Sumatinath, the name of the 5th Tirthankara
Sumer	Boy	Gold mountain; Born in the summer month
Supal	Boy	Precious time; The importance of time
Suvesh	Boy	One who is extremely handsome and good looking
Suvrat	Boy	One who is strict in religious vows; The name of a Jain god
Shubhali	Girl	One who is capable of being the best friend.
Srusti	Girl	Creation
Sumangala	Girl	The one who makes everything good

Surali	Girl	Goddess
Sushali	Girl	One who carries herself with good conduct
Suta	Girl	Begotten
Suvidha	Girl	Facility or convenience
Svati	Girl	The star Arcturus
Safe	Unisex	Protected, secure
Samana	Unisex	Peaceful soul
Sei	Unisex	victory, achievement, successful
Silo	Unisex	Strong, silent, secure
Sauron	Boy	The abhorred; The hateful

Sulien	Unisex	Sun born
Savira	Unisex	Abundance
Savee	Unisex	Beloved
Setti	Unisex	Seven
Shandel	Unisex	Beautiful; Candle
Sza	Unisex	Acronym derived from the supreme alphabet
Salish	Unisex	Worship
Sonic	Boy	Related to sound or speed; Fast-paced
Stitch	Unisex	A loop of thread made in sewing or a method of joining things together
Sanin	Unisex	Bright; Radiant

Seryna	Girl	Serene; Calm
Sephy	Unisex	Bringer of destruction
Sareth	Unisex	Prince of charm
Selphie	Girl	Bubbly; Cheerful; Joyful
Syden	Unisex	From the south
Sephie	Unisex	Wisdom; Wise
Syndel	Unisex	Light; Candle
Selkie	Unisex	Gray seal; Shape-shifting creature
Sorine	Unisex	A feminine form of Soren
Sylva	Unisex	Forest; Woods

Sylphrena	Unisex	Mythological air spirit; Fairy
Selka	Unisex	Grey battle
Share	Unisex	German surname
Sias	Unisex	God supports

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