Jain Baby Names

Jainism is an Indian religion that emphasizes and asceticism. Followers of Jainism are known as Jains, and there are about 4 million.

Jainism emerged in 6th-century BCE India, the time Buddhism was developing. The religion is named spiritual conquerors who have attained perfection and liberation, for the jinns. The final of the Tirthankaras was Mahavira (599-527 BCE), a contemporary of the Buddha who’s considered the founder of Jainism.

Jainism’s parents want nothing, but the very best for their child, which begins with a name that is perfect. A name is far more than an identity tag. It gives clues to religion, your region, and country. This is the reason Indian parents take their country and community when naming their kid.

In India, religions and different sects having customs and specific naming conventions, which holds true in the case of Jains also. But one thing is common in virtually all of the communities — thе Νаmkаrаn сеrеmоnу. Тrаdіtіоnаllу, thе nаmіng сеrеmоnу оr Νаmkаrаn іs реrfоrmеd аftеr а fеw dауs оr weeks of the baby’s arrival. But the Namkaran ceremony should be held after 11 days of the child’s birth. Just like most of the major Indian religions Jains use techniques like astrology while picking the title for their children. They refer to Jain Ramayana for choosing a name.

We have collected modern, unique boys and girls jain name with their meanings and origins.