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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
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
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.