Girl Names
Newar girl names
13 names
13 girl names commonly given in the Newar tradition, most popular first. Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s community, religion or caste.
- Ratna♂♀रत्नJewel, gem
- Yaju♂♀यजुShort for Yajur (Yajurveda)
- Suju♀सुजु
- Lasata♂♀लसताNewari name meaning gentle and graceful
- Lumanti♂♀लुमन्तीNewari word meaning memory or remembrance
- Kumari♂♀कुमारीMaiden or young girl
- Shriju♂♀श्रीजुAffectionate form of Shree
- Balkumari♀बालकुमारीYoung maiden
- Bijayaswori♀विजयेश्वरीVictorious goddess
- Nhasala♀न्हसला
- Shreeju♀श्रीजुAffectionate form of Shree
- Manjushri♀मञ्जुश्रीBeautiful glory
- Manjusri♀मञ्जुश्रीBeautiful glory
Guide
Newar girl names with meanings of memory, jewels and wisdom
Among these 13 girl names in the Newar tradition, memory, preciousness and wisdom offer different starting points for a family shortlist. Names are shared across communities. A name does not tell you a person’s community, religion or caste, so choose the meaning and sound that matter to you.
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Memory and remembrance
Lumanti (लुमन्ती) is a Newari word meaning memory or remembrance.
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Something precious
Ratna means jewel, gem or something precious. It expresses value through a simple image.
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Glory and wisdom
Manjushri and Manjusri mean beautiful glory and name the bodhisattva of wisdom. Both are written मञ्जुश्री.
Newar girl names: meanings to compare first
Lumanti (लुमन्ती) means memory or remembrance, while Ratna means jewel or something precious. Kumari means maiden or young girl and also names the living goddess, a form of Durga. Balkumari means young maiden and names a form of that goddess. Bijayaswori means victorious goddess. Read the meanings alongside Newar tradition names before narrowing your choices.
Choosing between stories and spellings
Manjushri and Manjusri (मञ्जुश्री) both mean beautiful glory and name the bodhisattva of wisdom. Bijayaswori centres on victory, while Kumari and Balkumari carry goddess associations as well as maiden meanings. Lumanti offers remembrance instead. Compare the complete names aloud, and use the name finder to narrow your next search.
Tips for parents
- Decide whether remembrance, preciousness or a sacred association matters most.
- Compare Manjushri and Manjusri with their shared Nepali spelling.
- Read both the everyday and goddess meanings of Kumari.
- Ask family members to say your shortlist with the surname, then choose the sound you enjoy.
Frequently asked questions
What does Lumanti mean?
Lumanti is a Newari word meaning memory or remembrance. It is written लुमन्ती.
Are Newar tradition names exclusive to one community?
Names are shared across communities. A name alone cannot establish a person’s community, religion or caste.
Which Newar girl names relate to wisdom?
Manjushri and Manjusri name the bodhisattva of wisdom and mean beautiful glory. Both use the Nepali spelling मञ्जुश्री.
How do Kumari and Balkumari differ?
Kumari means maiden or young girl and also refers to the living goddess, a form of Durga. Balkumari means young maiden and names a form of the goddess worshipped as Kumari.