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The Penguin Book of Hindu Names by Maneka Gandhi,
The Penguin Book of Hindu Names
Author:
Maneka Gandhi
  
ISBN:
0140128417   /   Paperback
Publisher:
Penguin Books   /   2003-03-30
List Price:
£15.99
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The Hindu Book of Names
It's a very interesting book as it's the Etymology (origins) of names that it gets down to. In the introduction there is mention of how it has been researched to find out not just where some of the mythological names are from but what it is they actually mean - which is way more interesting to know for a lot of sanskrit based words. Quite often modern indian names are corruptions and shortened down versions of older names.
I give it three stars as many names I wanted to see weren't in it, but the book of girls names and book of boys names which have both been published since the first one do contain many more that were not included before.
It's a good way of improving ones vocabulary.
Very disappointing
If you are a hindu gujrati or a hindu punjabi I think you will be disappointed with this book. I was hoping for some modern and traditional names but they are VERY traditional. Names that you have not heard of or would use.
A very comprehensive modern listing
Alongside many friends, I found this book very useful as it lists names that are modern while still retaining Hindu meanings and traditions (unlike many other books on Hindu names).
Definitely worth a look but order early (you have 9 months warning which should be adequate)...
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