Bhavya
UnisexSplendid; a soul capable of liberation
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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 11 names with their meanings, filterable by gender, first letter and origin.
11 names
Splendid; a soul capable of liberation
Awakening, spiritual insight
Devoted to the Jina
Common in Gujarati Jain families
Lotus
Merit earned through good deeds
Jewel, gem
Alludes to the three jewels of Jainism
Truth, truthfulness
One of the five Jain vows
Gentle, calm, mild
Peace, tranquillity
16th Tirthankara Shantinath
Cool, calm, soothing
10th Tirthankara Shitalnath
Good mind; sound understanding
5th Tirthankara Sumatinath
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.