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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 85 names with their meanings, filterable by gender, first letter and origin.
85 names
Jain canonical scripture
Long life
Fearlessness
Joyful welcome; celebration
4th Tirthankara
The first; the beginning
The first lord
Epithet of the 1st Tirthankara
Unconquered, invincible
2nd Tirthankara
Immortal, deathless
Boundless, immeasurable
Infinite, endless
14th Tirthankara Anantnath
The many-sidedness of truth
Core Jain doctrine of anekantavada
Incomparable, without equal
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
The sustainer; first universal emperor
Eldest son of Rishabhdev
Moon-bright; lustre of the moon
8th Tirthankara
Contemplation, deep thought
Right perception; vision
One of the three jewels
Righteous law; moral duty
15th Tirthankara Dharmanath
Of the Gotama lineage
Gautam Swami, chief ganadhara of Mahavira
Knowledge
One of the three jewels
Golden moon
Great Jain acharya and scholar
One who wishes others well
Rose-apple tree
Jambu Swami, the last omniscient of this era
Chief among the Jinas
Lord of the Jinas
Omniscience; absolute knowledge
Absolute, complete, unaided
From kevalgyan, omniscience
Pure gold
Great hero
24th Tirthankara
Reflection, contemplation
Auspicious, bringing good fortune
Gentleness, humility
One of the ten Jain virtues
The central cosmic mountain
Site of the Tirthankaras' birth-anointing
Liberation from the cycle of rebirth
Sage of excellent vows
20th Tirthankara
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
Quiet, silent
Pure, free of impurity
Final liberation of the soul
End of night; dawn
Radiance of the lotus
6th Tirthankara
Pollen; fragrant essence
Side; the one at one's side
23rd Tirthankara Parshvanath
Calm, tranquil, composed
One with flower-like teeth
Alternate name of the 9th Tirthankara
Bull; the best or foremost
1st Tirthankara, Rishabhdev
Sage, seer
Ocean
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
Wealthy merchant who renounced everything
King Shrenik, royal patron of Mahavira
Most auspicious; the better one
11th Tirthankara
Protector of prosperity
Hero of the Siddhachakra narrative
Auspicious, good
A liberated, perfected soul
Second of the Panch Parmeshthi
One who has achieved his aim
Father of Bhagwan Mahavira
One of good and righteous law
Ganadhara who carried on Mahavira's teachings
The great cosmic mountain
Well-formed at the sides; handsome
7th Tirthankara
Right method; good practice
9th Tirthankara, also called Pushpadant
Absorbed, deeply engrossed
Austerity, penance
One of the ten Jain virtues
Sacred crossing place; holy site
Root of the word Tirthankara
Renunciation, giving up
One of the ten Jain virtues
Festival, celebration
One who grows and prospers
Birth name of Bhagwan Mahavira
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
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.