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Quiz about Hindu names and their meanings

Hindu names and their meanings Quiz

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.

A multiple-choice quiz by rangss. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
rangss

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
204,543

Updated
Feb 13 24

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
8 / 15

Plays
779

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Question 1 of 15

1. What does the name Amal mean? Hint

Saintly virtue

Bright, clean and pure

White

Devoid of emotion

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Question 2 of 15

2. What does the name Bhuvan mean? Hint

Earth

Firmament

Ending

Joy

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Question 3 of 15

3. A popular female name, what does Charu mean? Hint

A fragrant creeper

Attractive

Wholesome

Peppercorn Soup

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Question 4 of 15

4. Which of the following names suggests something heavenly or celestial? Hint

Dhanya

Dharini

Divya

Dayita

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Question 5 of 15

5. What does Ekang mean? Hint

One who is dressed in a single piece of cloth

Vishnu

Shiva

Bodyguard

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Question 6 of 15

6. Which of the following names means the sky? Hint

Giri

Gokarna

Gagan

Gaurang

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Question 7 of 15

7. Harshini is a beautiful woman. The reason is her everlasting smile. Now what does the name mean? Hint

One who brings rainfall

One who is happy

Flower that blossoms in Spring

One who springs like a deer

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Question 8 of 15

8. This one is a gem... literally. What does Indraneel mean? Hint

Opal

Emerald

Diamond

Ruby

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Question 9 of 15

9. Jaswant is a colloquial pronunciation of the name Yashwant. What does it mean? Hint

Victorious

Pious

Various

Humongous

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Question 10 of 15

10. Kasturi is a nice name that pertains to both genders. The meaning is something nice too. What does it mean? Hint

Musk

Exotic fragrant flower

Sandalwood

Turmeric paste

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Question 11 of 15

11. Lavanya is a sweet name for a woman. What does it mean? Hint

Bashful

Salty

Graceful

Wayward

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)

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Question 13 of 15

13. What does the beautiful name Mrinalini mean? Hint

Doe-eyed

Stem of a lotus

Fragrance of camphor

Swan-like

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Question 14 of 15

14. Which of these Sanskrit words does not mean "new"? Hint

Navnit

Nutan

Navya

Naveen

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Question 15 of 15

15. Which of the following names mean talent/expertise/skill? Hint

Pradeep

Prabhas

Prabal

Pratibha

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What does the name Amal mean?

Answer: Bright, clean and pure

Dr. Amal Allana is a famous director of the Mumbai theatre scene.

2. What does the name Bhuvan mean?

Answer: Earth

Bhuvan was the name of the protagonist in Lagaan played by Aamir Khan.
Mrinal Sen made a rare Hindi movie named Bhuvan Shome in 1969. The title role was played by Utpal Dutt.

3. A popular female name, what does Charu mean?

Answer: Attractive

Charu Sharma the sports presenter however, is a male. So Charu could be a male name too.
Charulata is a fragrant and attractive creeper.

4. Which of the following names suggests something heavenly or celestial?

Answer: Divya

Dayita is a beautiful name too, meaning beloved. Dharini means Earth and Dhanya means blessed.

5. What does Ekang mean?

Answer: Bodyguard

One who is dressed in a single piece of cloth is called Ekambar. However, Ekang is a rare name!

6. Which of the following names means the sky?

Answer: Gagan

Gagan Ajit Singh is an Indian field hockey star.

7. Harshini is a beautiful woman. The reason is her everlasting smile. Now what does the name mean?

Answer: One who is happy

In Sanskrit, Harini means a deer.

8. This one is a gem... literally. What does Indraneel mean?

Answer: Emerald

Did you know that it can also be mistaken for blue sapphire? Neel is indeed the word for 'blue' But Indraneel is an emerald. It is a popular Bengali name.

9. Jaswant is a colloquial pronunciation of the name Yashwant. What does it mean?

Answer: Victorious

Jaswant Singh and Yashwant Sinha. The former was an External Affairs Minister in the NDA government (1999-2004) while the latter was Finance Minister in the same government. Halfway through their tenure, they exchanged their portfolios. Strangely, their second names have a proximity too. They mean the same - lion.

10. Kasturi is a nice name that pertains to both genders. The meaning is something nice too. What does it mean?

Answer: Musk

Kasturi is the strong scented secretion found in the rare musk deer used for the most expensive perfumes.
Dr. K Kasturirangan has steered the Indian Space programme for over 9 years as Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation, of Space Commission and Secretary to the Government of India in the Department of Space.

11. Lavanya is a sweet name for a woman. What does it mean?

Answer: Graceful

'Lavan' is the Sanskrit word for salts but Lavanya means grace. The traditional and graceful dance form of Maharashtra, Laavani, takes its name from this word.

Answer: Juggernaut

Every year, a Chariot Festival called Rath Yatra is held at Puri where Jagannath is paraded on the streets of Puri in a huge and humongous wooden chariot with great big wooden wheels, hauled by hundreds of devotees. The huge chariot itself resembles a temple. On some occasions, old men and women, in a fit of emotion and trance-like fixation, have thrown themselves under the wheels of the chariot ...to attain Moksha or salvation.

13. What does the beautiful name Mrinalini mean?

Answer: Stem of a lotus

Mrinalini Sarabhai: Dancer and choreographer in the Bharatnatyam form of classical Indian dance. Wife of the late Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, a renowned scientist.

14. Which of these Sanskrit words does not mean "new"?

Answer: Navnit

Navnit means butter.

15. Which of the following names mean talent/expertise/skill?

Answer: Pratibha

Women must be more talented than men, for Prathibha is a female name. A male equivalent could be Kaushal.

Source: Author rangss

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