Names and Pronunciations

As you view the list of names, please understand that there may be more than one way to spell each one. This is because there is not a direct transliteration from the Gurmukhi* alphabet to the English alphabet. (Note: Most of these spiritual names are from the Gurbani** language.)
The emphasis of your spiritual name is on how it is pronounced, so it is important to use the correct naad (sound current), when speaking your name, and when teaching others how to pronounce it. Whatever spelling makes the most sense to YOU, and helps you and other people to pronounce your name correctly, is the best spelling to use. We have suggested a common way to spell your spiritual name, but remember, the most important thing is the correct pronunciation.

Please listen carefully to the sound byte (pronunciation) of your spiritual name. Start pronouncing your name slowly, feel it, and let it resonate within you.
Note that most of these spiritual names can be used by either a male or a female (Singh or Kaur), except as indicated.  The few names that can only be used for one gender or the other are indicated by having Singh or Kaur added to them in this list.

*Gurmukhi is the alphabet of the sacred language of the Sikhs
** Gurbani is the sacred language of the Sikhs

Spiritual Name	Pronunciation
Chanandeep
Chanandev
Chananjeet
Chananpreet
Chand
Chandan
Chandar
Chandar Kirn
Chander Prakash
Chanderpal
Chandra
Chandrajot
Chandrapreet
Chanpreet
Charan
Charan Inder
Charan Kamal
Charanbir
Charandayal
Charandev
Charanjeev
Charanjit
Charankamal
Charanleen
Charanpal
Charanpreet
Charansev
Chetveer
Chiranjeet
Chiranjeev
Christ