Hindu names and their meanings

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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? A fragrant creeper Attractive Wholesome Peppercorn Soup

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

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

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

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? Various Humongous Pious Victorious

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

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? Doe-eyed Stem of a lotus Fragrance of camphor Swan-like

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

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