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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 7 names with their meanings, filterable by gender, first letter and origin.
7 names
Absorbed, deeply engrossed
Slender, delicate
Austerity, penance
One of the ten Jain virtues
Sacred crossing place; holy site
Root of the word Tirthankara
Forbearance; patient endurance
Mother of Bhagwan Mahavira
Renunciation, giving up
One of the ten Jain virtues
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.