Sunama
Author: Nityananda Misra
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About This BookAll parents wish to give a unique and meaningful name to their child. In India, a Sanskrit name is mostly preferred. Often parents turn to the Internet, which is replete with misinformation on Sanskrit names. Popular name websites too mispresent meaning of many Sanskrit words and sometimes even list names from other languages, presenting them as Sanskrit. Some bestselling books on Sanskrit names also carry such mistakes. Parents are misled by such sources and end up giving a kunama ('a bad name') to their child.Each Sanskrit sunama-or 'a good name'-has a mathematical derivation (vyutpatti) and/or a mystical explanation (nirukti). This work by Sanskrit scholar Nityananda Misra is a wonderful collection of more than 3,000 sunamas, most of which are rare or unused today. He studied more than 70,000 names in seventy-seven authentic Sanskrit texts, including seven Vedic sa?hitas, ten Pura?as, the Ramaya?a, the Mahabharata, seven ko?as, three grammar works and thirty-eight sahasranamas for this compilation. Each name entry includes the Devanagari and IAST spellings, gender, meaning, and the person or deity to whom the name belongs.A work of immense dedication and accurate research, this is a must-have for parents seeking unique names for their child. Read moreBook DetailsAuthor: Nityananda MisraPublisher: Bloomsbury India (28 December 2020)Format: Paperback – 28 December 2020Language: EnglishPages: 176ISBN: 978-9390358106Dimensions: 20.3 x 25.4 x 4.7 cmWeight: 181 g
Browse this title within our Arts, Literature and Humanities collection. Edition details: Paperback – 28 December 2020, English.
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- Reading Level
- General / Adult
- Language & Format
- English • Paperback – 28 December 2020
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- Bloomsbury India (28 December 2020)
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What is this book about?
About This BookAll parents wish to give a unique and meaningful name to their child. In India, a Sanskrit name is mostly preferred. Often parents turn to the Internet, which is replete with misinformation on Sanskrit names. Popular name websites too mispresent meaning of many Sanskrit words and...
Who should read this book?
Recommended for readers who enjoy Arts, Literature and Humanities and are looking for genuine, well-crafted literature by Nityananda Misra.
Why Readers Pick This Edition
- Choosing a child’s name is deeply emotional, and this book gives you confidence that you’re choosing wisely. You’ll love how Sunama cuts through online misinformation and presents over 3,000 authentic Sanskrit names with their correct derivations and deeper meanings. Carefully researched from classical texts, it helps you avoid common mistakes and discover rare, beautiful names rooted in tradition. It feels reassuring, scholarly, and deeply respectful of India’s linguistic and spiritual heritage.
- Published by Bloomsbury India (28 December 2020).
- Language: English.
Catalog Description
About This BookAll parents wish to give a unique and meaningful name to their child. In India, a Sanskrit name is mostly preferred. Often parents turn to the Internet, which is replete with misinformation on Sanskrit names. Popular name websites too mispresent meaning of many Sanskrit words and sometimes even list names from other languages, presenting them as Sanskrit. Some bestselling books on Sanskrit names also carry such mistakes. Parents are misled by such sources and end up giving a kunama ('a bad name') to their child.Each Sanskrit sunama-or 'a good name'-has a mathematical derivation (vyutpatti) and/or a mystical explanation (nirukti). This work by Sanskrit scholar Nityananda Misra...
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