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Hindu names and their meanings

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Introduction:
"Hinduism is full of symbolism. So much that every name in Hinduism has a meaning and an inner significance that sometimes go right into the Vedas. This quiz however, is only asking you to the meaning of the names."


1. What does the name Amal mean?
    Bright, clean and pure
    White
    Saintly virtue
    Devoid of emotion


2. What does the name Bhuvan mean?
    Palace
    Earth
    Firmament
    Abode


3. A popular female name, what does Charu mean?
    Peppercorn Soup
    A fragrant creeper
    Attractive
    Wholesome


4. Which of the following names suggests something heavenly or celestial?
    Divya
    Dayita
    Dharini
    Dhanya


5. What does Ekang mean?
    One who is dressed in a single piece of cloth
    Vishnu
    Shiva
    Bodyguard


6. Which of the following names means the sky?
    Gokarna
    Giri
    Gaurang
    Gagan


7. Harshini is a beautiful woman. The reason is her everlasting smile. Now what does the name mean?
    One who brings rainfall
    One who springs like a deer.
    Flower that blossoms in Spring
    One who is happy


8. This one is a gem...literally. What does Indraneel mean?
    Opal
    Emerald
    Diamond
    Blue Sapphire


9. Jaswant is a colloquial pronounciation of the name Yashwant. What does it mean?
    Humongous
    Various
    Victorious
    Pious


10. Kasturi is a nice name that pertains to both genders. The meaning is something nice too. What does it mean?
    Turmeric paste
    Sandalwood
    Musk
    Exotic fragrant flower


11. Lavanya is a sweet name for a woman. What does it mean?
    Bashful
    Salty
    Graceful
    Sweet


12. Jagannath! Lord of the World. Also the name of the deity in the ancient temple at Puri, Orissa. The word Jagannath has given rise to a word in English to denote a huge carrier/vehicle. What word?
    Answer: (one word - 10 letters)


13. What does the beautiful name Mrinalini mean?
    Stem of a lotus
    Fragrance of camphor
    Doe-eyed
    Swan-like


14. Which of these Sanskrit words does not mean "new"?
    Navya
    Navnit
    Nutan
    Naveen


15. Which of the following names mean talent/expertise/skill?
    Pradeep
    Pratibha
    Prabal
    Prabhas


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