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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 59 names with their meanings, filterable by gender, first letter and origin.
59 names
Faith, conviction
Fearless one
Non-violence toward all living beings
The first and central Jain vow
Palms joined in offering
Incomparable, matchless
Devotion
Daughter of Rishabhdev; the Brahmi script
One of the sixteen Jain satis
Sandalwood; fragrant and cooling
Sandalwood maiden
Chief nun in Mahavira's order
Moonlight; radiance of the moon
Self-controlled one; subduer
One of the sixteen Jain satis
Compassion, mercy
Direction
Fragrance
Popular Gujarati name in Jain families
One whose mind is full of knowledge
Affectionate, friendly
Devotee of the Jina
Compassion for all beings
Happiness, joy
Grace, kindness
Forgiveness, forbearance
First of the ten Jain virtues
Patience, calm endurance
Friendliness toward all living beings
One of the four Jain bhavanas
Jasmine flower
19th Tirthankara, held to be female in the Shwetambar tradition
Of the mind; thoughtful
Auspicious one
Mother of Rishabhdev
Held to be the first liberated soul of this era
Queen who renounced and became a nun
One of the sixteen Jain satis
Humility, modesty
Treasure
Pure, spotless
Lotus
One seated among lotuses
Attendant yakshi of Parshvanath
Radiant, full of lustre
One of the sixteen Jain satis
Inspiration
Pleasing to behold
Daughter of Bhagwan Mahavira
Creation, composition
Betrothed of Neminath who became a nun
Princess who renounced with Neminath
Also called Rajimati; a Jain sati
Prosperity; spiritual attainment
Radiance; keen interest
Dedicated spiritual practice
Equanimity; evenness of mind
Auspicious; the better good
Pure, clean, bright
Spiritual accomplishment; perfection
Affection, love
Auspicious and gracious
One of the sixteen Jain satis
Devout laywoman praised by Mahavira
One of the sixteen Jain satis
Beautiful one
Daughter of Rishabhdev; a Jain sati
Slender, delicate
Forbearance; patient endurance
Mother of Bhagwan Mahavira
Energy, vigour
Wave
Ancient city near Mahavira's birthplace
Reverent salutation
Rule, prescribed way
Giver of fame
Wife of Bhagwan Mahavira
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