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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 31 names with their meanings, filterable by gender, first letter and origin.
31 names
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
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.