Hinduism Dog Names

Introduction

Hindu Mythology is filled with an almost innumerable amount of deities, demigods, and demons. Some of them, like Vishnu, Indra, and Shiva, are well known by many people around the world while others are less well known but are just as significant in their own right. One of the most prominent religions of the modern world, Hinduism has been practiced by many Asian cultures for centuries and many other Eastern and Western cultures have also began to contemplate the philosophical and existential musings of Hinduism. Moreover, dogs also play a major role in Hindu Mythology, as they are also given reverence during the festival Tihar.

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Sarama

This holy female dog deity is closely associated with the Hindu god Indra. Also known as Deva-shuni, Sarama has become well regarded in Hindu Mythology for helping Indra by way of finding his missing cattle, which can be found in the Rigveda collection of Vedic Sanskrit stories and hymns. The story goes that Indra's cattle was by a class of demons, or Asuras, known as Panis. Indra was flustered and was having an incredibly difficult time trying to find his beloved bovines when Sarama intervenes and helps Indra track the missing cows down. Sarama and Indra discover that the Panis have stashed the cows away in a cave by following "the true path," which is often interpreted as Sarama tapping into a set of supernatural senses. Sarama also is said to have "helped man find the cows' milk" which is also often interpreted as Sarama teaching early humans how to siphon milk from cows.

Due to the momentous steps Sarama took in order to help out Indra, she became deified as the Hindu goddess of canines. Sarama's deeds also prompted practioners of the Hindu faith to look at dogs with a sense of respect and reverence; a traditon that's still very much so alive and well today.

The Hindu faith is also very keen on recognizing and appreciating the bonds humans form throughout life.While there are plenty of festivals that celebrate the relationships between families and friends, the Tihar festival celebrates the relationship between humans and dogs for an entire day! Samara's legendary quest to aid Indra helped give cause for this momentous occasion, so remember to give reverence to her should you participate in the Tihar festival. The festival is truly a heartwarming sight, as garlands of flowers are put over the necks of any dogs that are within the vicinity of the festivities; be they domesticated house dogs or strays, any dog that walks within the area will be showered with love and flowers.

This floral wreath is called a malla and it indicates that its wearer deserves to honored and treated with kindness. A red mark called a tika is applied to the heads of dogs, by way of using a red dye, in order to mark the dog as a figure worthy of respect and admiration.

Hinduism Dog Name Considerations

Consider naming your dog after a character from Hindu Mythology if you hold a particular reverence for the dogs, demigods, or heroes found within the stories and texts of Hinduism. Shiva, the third god of the Hindu triumvirate alongside Brahma and Vishnu, is one of the most well known deities in Hindu lore. Shiva's role in Hinduism is to destroy the universe in order to prepare it for a new cycle of life and rebirth. Indeed, one of the core tenants Hinduism revolves around is taking note of and accepting the cyclical patterns inherent to life. The relationship between Brahma and Shiva really embody the push and pull, ebb and flow nature of life, which is why those two are so popular, but there also many other noteworthy figures in Hindu mythology for you to consider naming your dog after by virtue of said character's virtues and merits. Vishnu is a key member of the Hindu Triumvirate, but the various forms that he's taken in order to achieve certain goals, known as his avatars, are equally as well known and loved as well. If you're a big fan of heroic demi gods, than look to the avatars of Vishnu for inspiration as well.

Male Hinduism Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
2	Krishna The eight avatar of Vishnu embodies love and compassion
1	Agni A Hindu fire god who is seen as a benevolent protector
1	Vishnu The messianic second member of the Hindu Triumvirate who protects us all
1	Shiva The final member of the Triumvirate who ends things to prepare for a new cycle
1	Sarama Indra's faithful and divine canine companion
0	Ganesha The elephant headed Hindu god of Wisdom and Learning
0	Vigneshwara An alternative name for Ganesha that posits him as the remover of obstacles
0	Rudra An ancient storm deity who also became associated with animals
0	Shoolin One of Shiva's names that means "one who has a trident"
0	Kami One of Vishnu's many names, which means "fulfilling desire"
0	Ishan A name that means "the third eye of Shiva"
0	Matsya The fish based avatar that Vishnu assumes in order to restore balance to the world
0	Kurma Vishnu's second avatar which resembles a giant tortoise
0	Varaha Vishnu's 3rd, boar-like avatar
0	Narasimha Vishnu's lion like avatar that he assumed to restore Dharma
0	Vamana This short and stout umbrella wielding avatar of Vishnu uses creativity to solve problems
0	Parashurama Vishnu's sixth avatar and the bane of evil warriors
0	Rama One of Vishnu's most prevalent avatars known for his heroic nature and skill with a bow
0	Balarama Considered to an avatar of Vishnu and an avatar of Shesha, the multi headed serpent
0	Gautama Based off of Gautama Buddha, who is considered to be the 9th avatar of Vishnu in Hinduism
0	Kalki The final avatar of Vishnu who has yet to appear but will bring great change when he does
0	Jai Another alternative name for Shiva that means victory
0	Aja Another of Vishnu's names that means "unborn"
0	Pashupati An incarnation of Shiva who rules over animals
0	Ranganatha Vishnu's resting form
0	Lambodara One of Ganesha's incarnations whose mount is a mouse
0	Vayu A Hindu wind deity and the father of Bhima
0	Bhima The one who slayed all 100 of the Kaurava brothers during the Kurukshetra War
0	Shesha Vishnu's gigantic, serpentine companion
0	Sarvayoni A name for Shiva that means "the source of everything"
-1	Brahma The creator god of the Hindu Triumvirate

Female Hinduism Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
1	Kali The omnivorous goddess of Death and Destruction
1	Radhika Another alternative name for Radharani
0	Yamuna The goddess of the Ganges river
0	Kalindi An alternate name for Yamuna
0	Vishwambhari A Supreme Being and the goddess of Karma
0	Ushas The goddess of the Dawn who draws out the sun via a chariot
0	Sita Rama's consort and one of Lakshmi's incantations
0	Lakshmi The goddess of wealth, fortune, and prosperity
0	Ratri The Hindu goddess of the night sky
0	Shasti This fertility goddess is also the matron of marriage and children
0	Maya A goddess who uses illusions to distance us from spiritual truths
0	Kamadhenu This goddess resembles a cow and is said to be the source of all divine cows
0	Surbhi An alternative name for Kamadhenu
0	Nirriti Another death goddess, though to a lesser extent
0	Periyachi A goddess who is invoked as a supernatural midwife of sorts
0	Saranya The Sun god Surya's wife and the goddess of the dawn
0	Durga The demon slaying goddess rides atop a mighty lion
0	Aranyani This goddess presides over the forests and the animals who live in it
0	Chhaya The Hindu goddess of Shadows and another of Surya's mates
0	Saraswati The Hindu goddess of wisdom is a big fan of music, art, and science
0	Radharani Krishna's mate and an example of how people should strive to serve the divine
0	Radha One of Radharani's alternate names
0	Lankini A Rakshasa who appeared in the Ramayana
0	Jagaddhatri An aspect of Durga
0	Harsiddhi This regional goddess is well regarded in Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh
0	Harshal One of Harsiddhi's alternate incarnations
0	Brahmani One of the seven Hindu Matrikas
0	Brahmi A shorter name for Brahmani, who is a mother goddess
0	Thurathadi The Burmese name for Saraswati