How to Become a Hindu, Chapter 8: Choosing a Hindu Name : …According to traditional jyotishis (Indian astrologers), among the most auspicious Hindu first names begin the syllables that corresponds to one’s birthstar, called nakshatra, which is the constellation with which the moon was aligned at the moment of birth…
How to Become a Hindu, Chapter 8: A Collection of Hindu Names : …For individuals seeking to choose a Hindu name, we have humbly assembled here a list of names primarily from the South Indian Saivite tradition, favoring shorter names which would be most easily pronounced in the West…