Why baby name meaning is important

When the baby grows up and finds out the real meaning of his/her name, owing to passage of time, difference in culture and modernization, he/she could find their name to mean something that fits them or just the opposite resulting in expression of sad, unfortunate, ironic or hilarious feelings.

Many common names that we come across in daily life have meanings that are far removed from one’s imagination. The meanings also differ from culture to culture. The following could be a few examples:

• Badu - Afrikaan name means "10^th child"
• Winona - Sioux name means "1^st born daughter"
• Aaliyah - Arabic name means "High or exciting"
• Hilary - Latin name means "Cheerful"

Various cultures have various traditions and religious considerations while following the naming conventions and name meanings. For example, Indian and Hindu names follow a very positive track and name the babies after positive things in life such as beauty, blessing, truth, happiness etc. or after one of the Hindu gods.

• "Kaur" - means "Princess"
• "Singh" - means "Lion"

Despite all naming conventions, surpassing all cultures, I feel that all baby names have the same meaning "bundle of joy" and I am sure every parent agrees with me.

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