Namakarana (Sanskrit: नामकरणम्, romanized: Nāmakaraṇam, lit. 'name-giving') is the naming ceremony in Hinduism and a samskara (rite of passage) to name a baby. [1] According to the …

May 10, 2019 · In the Vedic traditional, 'Namkaran' (Sanskrit 'nam' = name; 'karan' = create) is the formal naming ceremony performed to select a newborn's name using traditional methods and …

Mar 16, 2020 · Namakarana is a samskara whose main purpose is to provide an identity to an individual. It is the initiation of the recently born child into the wider world by giving him or her a …

In Hinduism, the ceremony is traditionally known as Namakarana or the Namakarana Samskara, this ceremony is conducted in an elaborative form on the 12th day after birth.

Aug 5, 2021 · The name for a child is given by the family, amidst rituals, celebrations and functions conducted in ceremonious procedures. This ceremony of naming and giving an …

Namkaran is one of the most important of the 16 Hindu ‘samskaras’ or rituals. In the Vedic traditional, ‘Namkaran’ (Sanskrit ‘nam’ = name; ‘karan’ = create) is the formal naming …

Namakaraṇa or the ritualistic act of giving a name to a newborn baby is an important sanskāra or sacrament in the life of a person. Almost all the devotees irrespective of their caste affiliations, …

Mar 25, 2024 · Learn about the Hindu naming ceremony (Namakarana Sanskar), a sacred ritual that marks the beginning of a child's life. The ceremony is performed to give the child a name …

Feb 8, 2025 · Namakarana in Hinduism is a significant naming ceremony that establishes an individual's identity within the faith, while also symbolizing the name-giving ritual performed for …

Namakarana is a significant samskara, or rite of passage, in Hindu culture that involves the naming ceremony of a newborn child. This ritual is performed to formally bestow a name upon …