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Sikh Naam Karan (Naam Sanskaar), A Sikh Naming Ceremony: The Sikh naming ceremony it takes place in a Gurudwaras. The family members offers donations, Karah Parshad , Rumala, which is used to cover for Guru Granth Sahib Rumala is made of silk, cotton or any other fabric. It can be embroidered or printed (as per the choice and financial capacity of family).

Prayers are offered asking for blessings of good health, long life and Gursikhi for the child.After Ardas, Guru Granth Sahib is opened randomly. Whatever page is open The first letter of the first word of the hymn is selected as the first letter of the child (boy or girl)- name.

The word Kaur is added after a girl-s name and the word Singh after a boy-s.The Meaning of is Kaur-princess and Meaning of Singh is lion. Example, If the child is male and the first letter is "S", the child may be given a name Satwinder Singh, or any name starting from "R". and the girl name may be given as Ramdeep kaur.

• Meaning of is Kaur "Princess"
• Meaning of Singh is "Lion"

At last when the name is decided by the family and it is approve by jaikara(holy cheer)Bolay So Nihal! Sat Siri Akal!.at the end Karah Prasad is distributed among sangat(people) and placing of rumala over the Guru Granth Sahib. Click to know more about Tradition Of Sikh Names .

Note: In this site you can find baby names (Girl or Boy). You can search alphabetically (A-Z). You Will find very unique baby names, unique girl baby names, some, rare baby names, some uncommon baby names. You can also find baby names and their meanings. Also search classic baby names in Punjabi (Gurmukhi).