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In this work, an effort has been made to supply the long-felt need for a dictionary of Hindu names. A dictionary of Hindu names together with their meanings and background, as far as possible, is amongst the few neglected studies by the Indologists. We hope that this is a good attempt to fill the void created. The main portion of this work consists of names from Vedas, Puranas, Mahabharata, Ramayana and Sanskrit dictionaries. A good and meaningful name is a ...
This book of more than 7,000 names is a most useful source of information for scholar's general readers and those who wish to name their children. All the major Sanskrit sources are searched for the compilation of this book. This reference work will be invaluable for all those seeking to learn more about the fascinating heritage of Hindu names.