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Jain baby names are drawn mainly from the twenty-four Tirthankaras, from Jain virtues such as kshama (forgiveness) and vinay (humility), and from Sanskrit and Prakrit words for spiritual qualities. This directory lists 155 names with their meanings, filterable by gender, first letter and origin.
155 names
Jain canonical scripture
Faith, conviction
Long life
Fearlessness
Fearless one
Joyful welcome; celebration
4th Tirthankara
The first; the beginning
The first lord
Epithet of the 1st Tirthankara
Non-violence toward all living beings
The first and central Jain vow
Unconquered, invincible
2nd Tirthankara
Immortal, deathless
Boundless, immeasurable
Infinite, endless
14th Tirthankara Anantnath
The many-sidedness of truth
Core Jain doctrine of anekantavada
Palms joined in offering
Incomparable, without equal
Incomparable, matchless
The worthy one; a sacred Jain syllable
Conqueror of the inner enemies
First of the Panch Parmeshthi
Straightforwardness, honesty
One of the ten Jain virtues
Without sorrow
The ashoka tree is one of the eight pratiharyas
One with mighty arms
Son of Rishabhdev; the Shravanabelagola colossus
Devotion
The sustainer; first universal emperor
Eldest son of Rishabhdev
Splendid; a soul capable of liberation
Awakening, spiritual insight
Daughter of Rishabhdev; the Brahmi script
One of the sixteen Jain satis
Sandalwood; fragrant and cooling
Sandalwood maiden
Chief nun in Mahavira's order
Moon-bright; lustre of the moon
8th Tirthankara
Moonlight; radiance of the moon
Contemplation, deep thought
Self-controlled one; subduer
One of the sixteen Jain satis
Right perception; vision
One of the three jewels
Compassion, mercy
Righteous law; moral duty
15th Tirthankara Dharmanath
Direction
Fragrance
Popular Gujarati name in Jain families
Of the Gotama lineage
Gautam Swami, chief ganadhara of Mahavira
Knowledge
One of the three jewels
One whose mind is full of knowledge
Golden moon
Great Jain acharya and scholar
Affectionate, friendly
One who wishes others well
Rose-apple tree
Jambu Swami, the last omniscient of this era
Devoted to the Jina
Common in Gujarati Jain families
Chief among the Jinas
Lord of the Jinas
Devotee of the Jina
Omniscience; absolute knowledge
Lotus
Compassion for all beings
Absolute, complete, unaided
From kevalgyan, omniscience
Happiness, joy
Grace, kindness
Forgiveness, forbearance
First of the ten Jain virtues
Patience, calm endurance
Pure gold
Great hero
24th Tirthankara
Friendliness toward all living beings
One of the four Jain bhavanas
Jasmine flower
19th Tirthankara, held to be female in the Shwetambar tradition
Reflection, contemplation
Of the mind; thoughtful
Auspicious, bringing good fortune
Auspicious one
Gentleness, humility
One of the ten Jain virtues
Mother of Rishabhdev
Held to be the first liberated soul of this era
The central cosmic mountain
Site of the Tirthankaras' birth-anointing
Liberation from the cycle of rebirth
Queen who renounced and became a nun
One of the sixteen Jain satis
Sage of excellent vows
20th Tirthankara
Humility, modesty
Joyful; a delight
One who increases joy
Elder brother of Bhagwan Mahavira
Rim of a wheel
22nd Tirthankara Neminath
Lord Nemi, who renounced on his wedding day
22nd Tirthankara
Treasure
Quiet, silent
Pure, free of impurity
Pure, spotless
Final liberation of the soul
End of night; dawn
Lotus
Radiance of the lotus
6th Tirthankara
One seated among lotuses
Attendant yakshi of Parshvanath
Pollen; fragrant essence
Side; the one at one's side
23rd Tirthankara Parshvanath
Radiant, full of lustre
One of the sixteen Jain satis
Calm, tranquil, composed
Inspiration
Pleasing to behold
Daughter of Bhagwan Mahavira
Merit earned through good deeds
One with flower-like teeth
Alternate name of the 9th Tirthankara
Creation, composition
Betrothed of Neminath who became a nun
Princess who renounced with Neminath
Also called Rajimati; a Jain sati
Jewel, gem
Alludes to the three jewels of Jainism
Prosperity; spiritual attainment
Bull; the best or foremost
1st Tirthankara, Rishabhdev
Sage, seer
Radiance; keen interest
Dedicated spiritual practice
Ocean
Equanimity; evenness of mind
Auspicious; that which comes into being
3rd Tirthankara
Right, correct, proper
As in samyak darshan, right faith
Right understanding
An epithet of Bhagwan Mahavira
Self-restraint, self-control
One of the ten Jain virtues
Simple, straightforward, honest
Truth, truthfulness
One of the five Jain vows
Gentle, calm, mild
Wealthy merchant who renounced everything
Peace, tranquillity
16th Tirthankara Shantinath
Cool, calm, soothing
10th Tirthankara Shitalnath
King Shrenik, royal patron of Mahavira
Auspicious; the better good
Most auspicious; the better one
11th Tirthankara
Protector of prosperity
Hero of the Siddhachakra narrative
Auspicious, good
Pure, clean, bright
A liberated, perfected soul
Second of the Panch Parmeshthi
One who has achieved his aim
Father of Bhagwan Mahavira
Spiritual accomplishment; perfection
Affection, love
Auspicious and gracious
One of the sixteen Jain satis
One of good and righteous law
Ganadhara who carried on Mahavira's teachings
Devout laywoman praised by Mahavira
One of the sixteen Jain satis
Good mind; sound understanding
5th Tirthankara Sumatinath
The great cosmic mountain
Beautiful one
Daughter of Rishabhdev; a Jain sati
Well-formed at the sides; handsome
7th Tirthankara
Right method; good practice
9th Tirthankara, also called Pushpadant
Absorbed, deeply engrossed
Slender, delicate
Austerity, penance
One of the ten Jain virtues
Sacred crossing place; holy site
Root of the word Tirthankara
Forbearance; patient endurance
Mother of Bhagwan Mahavira
Renunciation, giving up
One of the ten Jain virtues
Energy, vigour
Wave
Festival, celebration
Ancient city near Mahavira's birthplace
Reverent salutation
One who grows and prospers
Birth name of Bhagwan Mahavira
Rule, prescribed way
Dawn; morning
Pure, spotless, stainless
13th Tirthankara Vimalnath
Humble, modest
Humility, respectful conduct
Brave, valiant
Short form of Mahavir
Detachment, freedom from craving
Discernment; right judgement
Fame, glory
Giver of fame
Wife of Bhagwan Mahavira
A single message each day of Paryushan — the day's dharma, its meaning, and a thought to carry with you. Nothing else, and nothing after the festival ends.