“Almost anyone in US who hears name Vivaan tells me that it sounds like Vivian, which is a girl's name. The boy could be teased. ” expectant mother Saumya says, “But, I love the name. Sounds very unique. I like the sound of it.”
Hindu boy name, Vivaan (विवान ) is pronounced as Viv-aan is a two syllable name. It is very easy to pronounce even for non Indian person. In recent years, we have seen increase in trend among Hindus to name the Boys ending with -aan like Amaan, Yuvaan, Vihaan, Rishaan, Ayaan, Aryaan.
USA Social Security Birth Records shows increase in popularity of the name Vivaan in last 5 years. Numbers below indicate boy babies named Vivaan for a particular year.
Popularity of VIVAAN
2006 – 16 baby boys named Vivaan
2007 – 35 baby boys named Vivaan
2008 – 35 baby boys named Vivaan
2009 – 47 baby boys named Vivaan
2010 – 82 baby boys named Vivaan
According to resources on web, it means the first ray of the Sun or name of Lord Krishna. However we could not find any reference of Vivaan in any major etymology references. So it is unclear if Vivaan is originated from Sanskrit or Hindi. Closet we could find is Sanskrit word Vihan विहान, which means “dawn or morning”. Also Vivaan is not in 108 names of Lord Krishna. We haven't been able to find whether it is an actual word or a created one.
Recently you get to hear name Vivaan in Bollywood frequently. In Rajshree productions movie ‘Isi Life Men’, they have chosen ‘Vivaan’ as name of lead character (usually they are obsessed with name Prem). Also Vivaan Shah is youngest son of Naseeruddin Shah and Ratna Pathak Shah. Vivaan Shah acted as husband of Priyanka Chopra in movie ‘Saat Khoon Maaf’.
Vivan Sundaram (born 1943) is an Indian contemporary artist. Vivan Bathena is the model turned actor who plays one of the lead role in the Sony show Pyaar Ka Bandhan. Vivan might be alternative form of Vivaan.
Vivian is a popular English name which is very similar in spelling and pronunciation to Vivaan. Vivian means 'lively' or 'one who is full of life; vibrant'. According to wikipedia, it is a common first name derived from the Latin vivus. Name Vivian one time was used mainly for males but is now also commonly used for females.
If references found on web have to be believed
then Hindu boy name Vivaan has very good meaning. It is a unique name and with only two syllables
it is easy to pronounce. However you need to remember that etymology references
of Vivaan are not found. Also in US boy may have to deal with some teasing or
bullying. We advise you to follow your gut feeling. What do you think about name Vivaan? Please share your comments.
After feeling some contraction-like pains, expecting Mom, Rabita Sarkar, of Harrison, N.J, and her husband decided to take train to City to reach to the Doctor’s office. They thought that baby wouldn’t come so quickly because baby wasn't due yet. Expecting Mom and dad thought that train would be more efficient way to get into Manhattan where their Doctor’s office is located. But this baby boy was faster than the train
"It's just that this guy had other plans, and he came out earlier," Mom said as she held her infant son in her arms in the hospital.
With guidance from another woman on the train, her husband was able to deliver the baby. PATH officials turned the train into an express, bypassing most stops so that it would get to its final stop, 33rd Street in midtown Manhattan, as soon as possible. Emergency services personnel met the train and took the family to the hospital.
Welcome to the world, Little Man! He is beautiful! And Hats off to Dad.
Will baby’s dada-dadi and nana-nadi be able to pronounce the baby’s name correctly?
You don’t necessarily need to choose traditional and common name, that dada-dadi and nana-nani will like. If you are thinking about naming your baby with a unique and unusual name then probably it is fine. But it would be respectful to choose a name that all of them are comfortable saying out loud. It will reduce apprehension of not saying it right way.
This is an especially important thing to consider when families are global and multicultural.
Just in time for Mother's Day 8th May 2011, "To all mothers everywhere, a special thank you for all that you do. We love you Mom! - Happy Mother’s Day."
Here is a song that describe how we feel for that very special person in your life, The Mother.
It's the time of the year to re-affirm your love and affection for your mother. This Mother's Day, what would you do something special for that one very special person in your life. What Special Would You Do This Mother's Day
In India, every day is a mother’s day. Hinduism recognizes that the entire creation emanates from the Mother. The Hindu child grows up in a religious and loving atmosphere. A strong attachment is built up between the mother and child. This bond is eternal and persists into old age. The mother's blessings are regarded as a necessity, for progress by her children in all walks of life. For example, when a child leaves the house he or she touches their mother's feet and on return does the same.
In the same way that a Hindu worships his God, he also worships his mother. In her old age she is protected and cared by her own children. It is considered a duty resulting in bountiful blessing.
Hinduism and the Mother
In India, the Mother is considered to be the sum total of the energy in the universe. The volumes upon volumes of Hindu scriptures describe the Mother as the source of all. India is the only country in the world today where the Mother remains widely worshiped in an unbroken lineage that goes back in time thousands of year.
Hindu scriptures elaborate upon countless goddess legends and prescribe rituals and guidelines for loving a life steeped in dedication to the Great Mother, or Shakti. She is known to be the activity in all things, the great power that creates and destroys, the primordial essence, the womb from which all things proceed and into which all things return.
Hinduism has countless names for Mother: Usha Kali, Kali, Malta Main (Great Mother of creation, preservation, and destruction) Lakshmi Devi (goddess, Mother of wealth and beauty) Kamala Parvati Aditi Gayatri Shakti Saraswati Ma (goddess, Mother of learning, speech, and the arts) Shaktimayi Amma (Mother, the primal feminine force) Durga, Durga, Maha Maya (warrior, Mother of the great illusory power of the universe) Para Shakti (all-pervading feminine force)
Greatest qualities of a Mother
And though we can never say it enough, here is infographic image we prepared to show some of the greatest qualities that come together to form the perfect image of a Mother.
Spring is officially here, and it's time to give it a warm welcome. Let’s celebrate and honor this season of fresh and new beginning with this article of Hindu baby naming ideas for babies born in this season.
The onset of spring indicates new life with trees sprouting new leaves, beautiful flowers that bloom in spring, the early bird songs and luscious fruits. All these symbolize the dawn of fresh beginning and another year. The celebration of new life, the spring is marked as the New Year festivals in many parts of India. In Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh it is known as Ugadi, where as in Maharashtra it is known as Gudi Padwa. In other parts of India, it is celebrated in the form of various springtime festivals like the Baisakhi in Panjab, Vishu in Kerala, Puthandu in Tamil Nadu, Cheti Chand in Sindh, Goru Bihu in Assam and Nau Roz in Kashmir.
Let’s welcomes spring with the hope that the freshness of the season and New Year festivals all around will usher in a fresh lease of life and will fulfill our expectation, hopes and prayers. We will continue our journey to find out new naming ideas for babies born in the month of spring.
Welcome Spring into your home
Celebrate fresh and new beginning that comes with spring season. Beautiful spring weather brings bliss, cheers, enjoyment and happiness.
At the dawn of New Year celebrations, the distinctly rich cultural traditions of India welcome springtime festivities, adding richness to the Indian way of life. New Year Hindu traditions vary, based on the geographic locations, but the essence for mirth and joy forms the core elements of the New Year celebrations.
Hindu Baby names derived from beautiful Sanskrit words
India’s cultural diversity exemplifies its splendorous beauty and majesty. Spring brings new opportunities, new dreams, new aspirations and fun filled days galore. Here are some of the beautiful Hindu baby names which are derived from Sanskrit words which marks spirit of spring.
Holi, The Hindu Festival of Colors presents a wonderful opportunity for us to look at some of the colourful names you can choose for your baby boy or girl. Holi is a very colourful festival, celebrated practically all over India in the month of Phalgun. Holi is undoubtedly the most fun-filled and energetic festival. It's an occasion that brings in joy, fun, play, music and dance, and, of course, lots of bright colors! Let’s see colourful Indian names.
The Sanskrit word Krishna has the literal meaning of "black", "dark" or "dark-blue". In Hinduism and Indian mythology Krishna is the eighth avatar or reincarnation of the god Vishnu.
Are you thinking about choosing colourful name for your baby? In this article we have tried to share few popular and stylish names. You may dig deeper and create the best name for your baby which means something to you. Please share your valuable naming ideas to the community.
Every year around the world, International Women's Day is celebrated on March 8, to recognize the commitment, dedication and achievements of women. From being just a homemaker, women have emerged to take an equal position as men, in the world.
The President of India, Smt. Pratibha said:
“Indian women are playing a crucial role in a number of fields and professions over the years, as our nation progresses on the path of development, and they play an important role in our efforts for inclusive growth. The education of women and the girl child is a very important tool for this effort, so that they can contribute towards development. On the occasion of International Women’s Day, I extend my warm greetings and felicitations to all the women of India, for their relentless efforts in shaping the destiny of our country.”
Theme for International Women's Day 2011 is “Equal access to education, training and science and technology: Pathway to decent work for women”.
Famous Indian Women in History:
Kiran Bedi, Nobel Prize winner, India's first woman police officer
Bachendri Pal, the first Indian woman to scale the Mount Everest, and the fifth woman in the world.
Kalpana Chawala, an India-born American astronaut with NASA. She was one of seven crew members killed in the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster.
Major Priya Jhingan, the first lady cadet to join the Indian Army. The first lady cadet to join the Indian Army
Rani Lakshmi Bai (the Queen of Jhansi), was one of the leading figures of the Indian Rebellion of 1857, and a symbol of resistance to British rule in India.
Reita Faria, first Indian Women to win the Miss World title in 1966.
Aishwarya Rai, the lovely green eyed Miss world 1994, Padmashree Award
Sushmita Sen, the first Indian to win the Miss Universe 1994
Diana Hayden, the 1997 Miss World
Yukta Mookhey, Miss World in 1999.
Lara Dutta, Miss Universe 2000
Priyanka Chopra, Miss World 2000
Lata Mangeshkar is the melody Queen of India. From last 6 decades, her voice has been touching the hearts and souls of millions of her admirers around the world.
Asha Bhonsle, the famous playback singer. Dada Phalke Award in 2001.
M.S. Subbalakshmi the nightingale of Carnatic music was the first musician to receive the highest civilian award 'Bharat Ratna'.
Indira Gandhi was the first women Prime Minister. She was a great crusader of world peace. She was honoured with 'Bharat Ratna' in 1971.
Sarojini Naidu was a freedom fighter, and poet. First Indian woman to become Indian National Congress President and the Governor of Uttar Pradesh.
Vijaya Lakshmi Nehru Pandit was an Indian diplomat and politician, sister of Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. She was the first Indian woman to hold a cabinet post.
Pratibha Patil the first woman President of India.
Meira Kumar the first woman Speaker of Lok Sabha
Mother Teresa the 'angel of mercy' dedicated herself to the service of mankind and served god amongst the poorest of the poor, sick and the dying for more than 50 years of her life. She won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 and India's highest civilian honor, the Bharat Ratna, in 1980 for her humanitarian work.
Savitribai Phule, first female teacher of the first women school in India.
P.T. Usha is regarded as one of the greatest athletes India has ever produced. The first Indian woman (and the fifth Indian) to reach the final of an Olympic event. Usha has won 101 international medals so far.
Anju Bobby George, the first Indian athlete ever to win a medal in a World Athletics Championship.
Karnam Malleswari (weightlifter), the First Indian woman ever to win an Olympic medal.
Sania Mirza is the highest ranked female tennis player ever from India, with a career high ranking of 27 in singles and 18 in doubles.
Arundhati Roy is the first Indian woman to won Britain's prestigious Booker Prize in 1997 for her novel, "The God of Small Things".
Mahadevi Varma best known as outstanding Hindi poet, was also a freedom fighter, woman's activist and educationist. She was awarded, India's highest literary award, for lifetime achievement, the Sahitya Akademi Fellowship in 1979, followed by the Jnanpith Award in 1982.
On this occasion we would like to share a very nice song from movie “Swayamwar” (1980), “Naari kuchh aisan aage nikal rahi hai”, sung by Kishore Kumar, written by Gulzar and music direction by Rajesh Roshan. The song is picturised on Sanjeev Kumar and Vidya Sinha.
Lyrics: naari kuchh aisan aage nikal rahi hai naari kuchh aisan aage nikal rahi hai mardan ke paanv tale dharti fisal rahi hai mardan ke paanv tale dharti fisal rahi hai naari kuchh aisan aage nikal rahi hai naari kuchh aisan aage nikal rahi hai mardan ke paanv tale dharti fisal rahi hai mardan ke paanv tale dharti fisal rahi hai wo din gaye kidhar ke choolhe maa sar khapaaya wo din gaye kidhar ke choolhe maa sar khapaaya ik pair ab zameen par ik chaand par jamaaya badli hai jab se aurat duniya badal rahi hai badli hai jab se aurat duniya badal rahi hai mardan ke paanv tale dharti fisal rahi hai naari kuchh aisan aage nikal rahi hai mardan ke paanv tale dharti fisal rahi hai mardan ko dai ke pension ladti hai ab election mardan ko dai ke pension ladti hai ab election kahte the jisko sister ab huyi gayi minister mardan ki mombatti tap tap pighal rahi hai mardan ki mombatti tap tap pighal rahi hai mardan ke paanv tale dharti fisal rahi hai naari kuchh aisan aage nikal rahi hai mardan ke paanv tale dharti fisal rahi hai chaabhi ka chhalla kholaa aanchal se naariyon ne chaabhi ka chhalla kholaa aanchal se naariyon ne bandook bhi uthaaili ab fauzi naariyon ne arre dekh auratan ki paltan nikal rahi hai arre dekh auratan ki paltan nikal rahi hai mardan ke paanv tale dharti fisal rahi hai mardan ke paanv tale dharti fisal rahi hai naari kuchh aisan aage nikal rahi hai naari kuchh aisan aage nikal rahi hai mardan ke paanv tale dharti fisal rahi hai mardan ke paanv tale dharti fisal rahi hai
Happy International Women's Day 2011 !!
What's in a name? A lot of star power. Choose name for your Baby from list of celebrity inspired Indian baby names; classic to exotic to more unusual.
