Naming a Sikh child
Nam Karan is the baby-naming ceremony in the Sikh faith. The The Guru Granth Sahib is the most important Sikh holy book. It is a collection of songs, prayers and hymns from the Sikh Gurus and other holy men, as well as teachings from other faiths. It is treated as a living Guru. is opened and the first letter of the first word in the top left hand corner of the page will be the beginning of the child’s name. A girl will also be given the name ‘Princess. Second name given to Sikh females.’ and a boy will be given ‘Lion. Name adopted by Sikh males.’.
The ceremonies related to birth and naming are set out in the Alternate spelling: Rehat Maryada. The Sikh Code of Conduct..
- Soon after the birth of a child, the family and relatives go to a Sikh place of worship. Literally, the 'doorway to the Guru'..
- They sing hymns from the Guru Granth Sahib that express joy and thankfulness.
- The holy The order or command of God, referred to as Waheguru. should be taken.
- The child's proposed name starts with the first letter of the hymn revealed by the random opening of the Guru Granth Sahib following the prayer of thanks. After its acceptance by the congregation, the name is announced. Parents normally suggest the name to the Reader of the Guru Granth Sahib, who officiates at ceremonies. This can be a man or a woman. , which is then proposed to the congregation.
- A boy's name must have the suffix 'Singh' and the girl's name must have the suffix 'Kaur'.
- The May be translated as Song of Bliss or as the Happiness hymn. 'Anand' means bliss or happiness. 'Sahib' means 'respected one'. or 'Happiness hymn' is sung.
- A prayer of thanks for the naming ceremony is made.
- Sanctified food ( a sweet pudding made from wheat flour, sugar, clarified butter and water) distributed at Sikh ceremonies. is distributed to the congregation.
The belief is that the naming ceremony confirms that the baby belongs to God and will live in God's presence forever. The community may support and protect the child as he or she grows up and gets to know more about the religion and how to put the religion into practice during their life.