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Punjabi Names and their Meanings (2012)
From promotional literature:
"Originally from the states of Punjab in India and Pakistan, the Punjabis constitute many distinct communities around the world today. The majorities of Punjabis are Sikhs and Hindus, and are usually identified by their distinct names. Although there are countless publications and resources on names and their meanings in different communities, this book is the first attempt and pioneering endeavour to provide an exhaustive and up-to-date dictionary of Punjabi names. This compilation is the product of several years of research in different libraries in India, Canada, United States and England. Various printed, online resources and CD-ROM databases were also consulted to make this work more exhaustive. This attempt is definitive and in-depth study in the field of Punjabi names, and is unique in the sense that it has been compiled in the Roman script.
"The aim of this book is to assist parents in selecting Punjabi names for their children as well as to serve as a resource to all others who wish to find out meanings of Punjabi names. This reference book may prove a useful source for the people living in different parts of the globe, particularly in the Western countries where, because of limited choice, it is still a problem to select meaningful and suitable names among Punjabis. For the convenience of users, this compilation is divided into five chapters. The first chapter provides an introduction to the importance of names in various cultures and religious groups, and the second chapter introduces naming ceremonies among Punjabis. The core of the book is the third chapter that lists over seven thousand Punjabi historical, modern and spiritual first names with their meanings. Additionally, the fourth and fifth chapters provide descriptions of Punjabi honorific titles and popular nicknames, respectively.
"This book will prove to be an informative tool for parents, teachers, librarians, researchers, genealogists, family historians and all other readers to whom the Punjabis are of interest."
"Originally from the states of Punjab in India and Pakistan, the Punjabis constitute many distinct communities around the world today. The majorities of Punjabis are Sikhs and Hindus, and are usually identified by their distinct names. Although there are countless publications and resources on names and their meanings in different communities, this book is the first attempt and pioneering endeavour to provide an exhaustive and up-to-date dictionary of Punjabi names. This compilation is the product of several years of research in different libraries in India, Canada, United States and England. Various printed, online resources and CD-ROM databases were also consulted to make this work more exhaustive. This attempt is definitive and in-depth study in the field of Punjabi names, and is unique in the sense that it has been compiled in the Roman script.
"The aim of this book is to assist parents in selecting Punjabi names for their children as well as to serve as a resource to all others who wish to find out meanings of Punjabi names. This reference book may prove a useful source for the people living in different parts of the globe, particularly in the Western countries where, because of limited choice, it is still a problem to select meaningful and suitable names among Punjabis. For the convenience of users, this compilation is divided into five chapters. The first chapter provides an introduction to the importance of names in various cultures and religious groups, and the second chapter introduces naming ceremonies among Punjabis. The core of the book is the third chapter that lists over seven thousand Punjabi historical, modern and spiritual first names with their meanings. Additionally, the fourth and fifth chapters provide descriptions of Punjabi honorific titles and popular nicknames, respectively.
"This book will prove to be an informative tool for parents, teachers, librarians, researchers, genealogists, family historians and all other readers to whom the Punjabis are of interest."
Submitted on June 30, 2012 in By David.
