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100 Stylish Baby Girl Names with Meanings
Now that the little one is on its way to announcing itself to the world, you must be eager to settle for that perfect name. Of course, you don’t want that typical name for your baby but one that will be easy to pronounce, spell and sound like music to the ears. Unique names that have meanings are quite popular with the millennial parents. But, also remember that a lot goes into choosing a name for your baby.
Family customs and religion have a powerful influence on how a baby’s name is chosen. Thankfully, Indian tradition and heritage provide a vast repertoire of names which are relevant in the modern world too. Since your little one will be carrying this name all her life, it is important to choose a name carefully. People often judge a person by his or her name and it is our name that travels ahead of us and hence should have a distinguished sound to it.
As parents, your children will hold you responsible for the name given to them, so it is wise to pay a good deal of attention to the name that you would be choosing for your little one. Ensure that you choose a name that stays true with time, has a personal meaning and essence for you, at the same time, suits the quirks of your little girl.
100 Stylish Names for Baby Girl
A baby girl is really special and your much-awaited bundle of joy deserves a sophisticated name that will accentuate the qualities you choose to inculcate in her. This tough job is but made easier with this easy and convenient list of stylish baby girl names with Indian roots, along with their meanings. You can sift through the list and pick the one that you think holds the most relevance for you, your spouse and your baby.
Name
Meaning
Aadya
First power. It is also Goddess Durga’s name
Aashna
One who is devoted to love
Aahana
First rays of the Sun
Aakriti
Shape, Apperance, Form, Figure
Aaliya
Top social ranking, Dignified, Honourable, Noble
Aaradhya
One worth worshipping, First One
The blessings received from Lord Ganesha are called Aaradhya
Aashi
Smile, Blessing, joy, Laughter
Aislinn
Vision, Dream
Amalia
Activity,Work
Ayesha
Doll daughter of the prophet
Bani
Words, Goddess saraswati, Earth
Binal
Daughter of a King, Royal Princess
Bhavya
Grand or Marvellous, Impressive person
Bhairavi
A raga in Indian Classical Music, Challenging, Hindu Goddess
Bhoomi
The Earth, Base
Cheryl
Dear one, Beloved, Darling
Chhaya
Shadow, Full of Lustre and life, Beautiful, Living
Chhavi
Reflection, Replica, Painting
It can mean that the baby is a reflection of its parents.
Chitrakshi
One with beautiful eyes, lovely eyes
Chinmayi
One who possesses supreme consciousness
Charvi
A beautiful girl or woman.
It was the name of Kubera’s wife in Hindu Mythology
Devanshi
Divine being, Godlike, One who is heavenly
Dhriti
Strength, Courage, endurance
Damini
Lightning
Easha/Esha
Purity, Chastity, Name of Goddess Parvati, Pleasure or Desire
Evana
Royal Lady, Peaceful, Good-looking
Falguni
One who is born in the month of Falgun- A Hindu calendar month, Beautiful
Fara
Sunset, Pleasant, Lovely
Florence
Florence Nightingale, Flourishing, Prospereous
Gargi
This name means ancient scholar wise women durga
Gayatri
Mother of all Gods, The Chant of Salvation, Gayatri mantra
Grahita
One who is acceptable to all, homely person
Garima
Warmth, Person of cordial nature, Friendly
Gina
Powerful woman, Pure, Well-born, Silvery, Born of a Race of Women
Gurleen
The one who is absorbed in the guru
Harshika
Laughter, Joyous, One who fills lives with joy, Giver of happiness
Hemashri
One with a golden body,
Hritika
One with a Kind heart, of Compassionate nature
Ishika
Sacred pen belongs to god, Paint brush
Ishita
One who has wealth, Mastery, Prosperous person
Ilisha
Queen or ruler of the earth
Inaya
Concern, Consideration
Ishana
Desire, Variant of another name Ishaani
Januja
Pretty daughter for her parents
Jasleen
Absorbed in singing God's praises
Jeet
Victorious, Win, Mastery, Success
Jinal
Lord vishnu, Loving, Good natured, Kind
Jivika
Source of life, From whom life comes, Water
Jigyasa
Curious about life, Inquisitive
Kavika
Poetess, artistically inclined, One who loves art
Kashvi
Shining, bright star, One who shines as an individual
Kimaya
Divine, Miracle
Laasya
Dance Performed by Goddess Parvathi
Laura
Symbol of honor victory
Linda
Preety, Beautiful
Loukya
Intelligent, Worldly, Wise
Mayra
Beloved, precious person. It is a lovely feminine name and modern too
Mannat
Special prayer
Meera
Prosperous, Affluent, Lord Krishna’s most famous devotee
Mihira
Female form of Mihir, which means The Sun
Neila
Sapphire Blue, Variation of the name “Neela”
Nyra
Beauty of Goddess Saraswati
Naina
Eyes, Name of a Goddess, Vision
Ojasvi
Bright, Illuminated, Variant of “Tejasvi”
Oorja
Affectionate, Energy
Oorjita
Giver of Energy, Vigour
Ovya
Beautiful Drawing, Artist
Palak
Eye lid, Eyelash
Pari
Angelic, Ethereal beauty, Fragile
Peehu
Sweet sound, chattering of birds, Peahen
Prisha
Heavenly or God’s Gift, Divine present
Just as Children are a gift to parents from the heaven
Parineeta
Complete being, married woman, Skilful person
Parnika
Tiny leaf, Name of Goddess Parvati, A unique and different name
Raagini
Melody, Music, Name of Goddess Lakshmi
For parents who are musically inclined
Romila
Hertfelt deeply or sincerely felt
Rishima
Moonlight or Moonbeam, A rare yet simple name for a delicate girl child
Rajani/Rajni
The entertainer, One who spreads joy and cheer, Delightful
Saarya
Name of a pious woman, full of virtuosity
Sejal
River water full of water
Siddhi
Triumph, one who attains perfection
Saadhika
Pious, Achiever, Name of Goddess Durga
Sagarika
Born of the Ocean, Wave,
Trisha
Noble, Honourable, It is derived from the name Patricia
Tejal
Radiant, Talented, Brilliant, full of Energetic
Trayi
Intellect, Brainpower, Rare name that speaks about intelligence
Udita
One who has risen, Ascended being
Udyati
Elevated, Eminent person, powerful personality
A person who is destined to rise to the top
Vanaja
Blue-coloured Lotus, A forest Girl
Vedanti
Person who knows Vedas, Knowledgeable
Yashika
Successful, Bearing prosperity
Yogita, Yogika
Enchanted, One who is able to concentrate
Yukta
Focussed, Engrossed
Yashawini
Glorious, Victorious, Famous, Known across the seven seas
One who can conquer all
Zaara
The Little one, tiny, petite
Ziya
Glory, Graceful, The Enlightened one
Zara
Little
With such a beautiful collection of girl names at your disposal, it will surely make it easy for you to choose the perfect name for your little princess. Make sure you choose a name that is easy to spell and pronounce and is in context with other names of those in the family. In the quest for unique names, do not select any tongue-twisters which can become embarrassing for your daughter later. With the proud history and culture standing tall behind the meaning of these names, you can take your pick and give your baby the most valuable gift of a lifetime, her name.
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Your 48 Week Old Baby - Development, Milestones & Care
Your baby is now eleven months old, and it might be hard to imagine him as the tiny newborn he was 48 weeks ago. He will now be moving around confidently, holding onto furniture for support and his first independent steps are not long around the corner (if he isn’t already walking). His brain is also developing rapidly, understanding complex processes, with language development being an important focus. Communication becomes a high priority when your baby grows into a toddler, and there may be times when you wish that you could understand his thoughts more easily. But as your baby gets into the last few weeks of his first year, there may be still a few pleasant surprises left!
48 Week Old Baby’s Development
At 48 weeks, your baby will probably be talking up a storm. He may not be saying actual words, but if you listen closely, you will notice that his ramblings are following a pattern just like a flowing conversation as if they make sense if replaced by real words. For example, his tone and intonation might go up and down depending on if he is saying a sentence or asking a question. This means he has grasped the basic concept of conversing and it is only a matter of time till he starts stringing words together. At times when he is earnestly talking to you about something in gibberish, make sure to reply as if you understand, like ‘Really? And then what happened?’ If you keep doing this, you’re soon to hear a real word or two amidst his babbling.
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48 Week Old Baby's Developmental Milestones
Below are a few 48-week-old baby milestones you can watch out for:
Your baby will be able to stand alone independently
Your baby will be able to drink from a cup on his own
Your baby will be able to say two or three more distinct words other than ‘mama’ or ‘papa.’
Your baby will be able to roll back a ball which is rolled to him
Your baby will be able to respond to a one-step instruction like ‘give me that ball’ without gestures from you
Your baby might start to walk on his own
Your baby will be able to show what he wants in ways other than crying
Your baby will be able to pick up small toys and food pieces by pinching them between his thumb and index finger
Don’t be surprised if he gives you flying kisses, and waves
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Feeding
You can gradually start introducing bowls, plates, and cutlery into your 48-week-old baby’s mealtimes. This is because at this stage your baby’s motor skills will be increasingly developed, allowing him to direct his hand to a plate or container, grasp a small piece of food and take it to his mouth. Once he understands this process, he will further incorporate it with spoons and forks. To prevent your baby from throwing things from his high chair, get plates, spoons, and cups which can stick to the tray using suction. Use wide or flat dishes rather than high containers to make it easy for your baby to pick up food. As using forks and spoons require extensive hand-eye coordination and dexterity from your baby, get ready for a lot of inevitable dropping of cutlery onto the floor from the high chair. Keep multiple clean mats around the chair so that you can pick up the fallen item and return it to the tray. Also, choose spoons with bigger handles which will be easier for your older baby to hold rather than the small ones you used to feed puree to your newborns with.
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Sleeping
Your 48-week-old baby will soon see the growth of teeth, with the first 8 firmly in his mouth by the age of 13 months. His teeth might be currently moving about under his gums ready for eruption. This will cause a lot of teething pain and discomfort which will keep your baby up at night. His gums will be swollen, especially where the top four teeth will come out, and this can cause him to be uncomfortable, making it harder for him to fall asleep. That’s why at this time, your baby will need extra love and attention. Breastfeeding, patting, rocking and other relaxing techniques can soothe your baby to sleep. If your baby’s teething pain seems to be unbearable for him, speak to your paediatrician to see what you can do to relieve the pain.
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Care Tips for Your 48-week-old Baby
A few ways you can help take care of your 48-week-old baby:
Ensure your baby has a safe environment to practice his motor skills. Never leave him alone and make sure the area is childproofed
Encourage your baby to walk by standing in front of him and holding out your hands so that he can take steps with your support
This week is the week to use the words ‘please’ and ‘thank you’ to your baby so that he can pick it up along with the situations in which to use them
Babies at this age soak up everything they hear and mimic their parents. So don’t swear or yell at older children in front of your baby, he may try and mimic you
Don’t use the word ‘no’ too much. Reserve your ‘no’ for something truly dangerous which your baby might attempt to do, like touch electrical sockets or go near the stairs
If your baby resists spoon feeding, give him the spoon to hold. This will help him practice to scoop food to his mouth by himself.
Try joining a playgroup with your baby to get him more acclimatised to playing with other babies and to burn off excess energy
Tests and Vaccinations
Most doctors do not schedule any medical checkups at this age until your baby turns one-year-old.
1. Tests
If your baby is showing symptoms of anaemia or some other disorder, your doctor may schedule a blood test to check the levels of haemoglobin, lead, and iron in your baby’s blood. He may also routinely measure your baby’s height and weight to track his development.
2. Vaccinations
Your baby may need the final dose of the Hepatitis B vaccine and the third dose of the IPV (polio) vaccine, both which need to be administered between 6-18 months. Based on the doctor’s recommendation, your baby may also need a shot of the influenza vaccine.
Games and Activities
Here are some activities and games you and your 48-week-old baby can play:
1. Peekaboo
Play this game while hiding behind doors or objects. This will make your baby laugh and participate in the game.
2. Race
If your baby is walking or crawling, mimic his movement and try racing against him across a room. This can help develop his motor skills and the concept of distance and speed.
3. Reading a book
Read a book together with your baby, preferably one which has bright pictures, and encourage him to name the things you are pointing out in the book. If he doesn’t know, repeat the name to your baby while pointing so that his mind can remember by association.
4. Try and walk
Stand in front of your baby and hold hid hands aloft in yours. Take small steps and encourage him to walk forward while you walk backwards holding him. This will help your baby get a sense of the movement of walking and help his muscles remember it so that he can walk on his own soon.
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When to Consult a Doctor
In your 48-week-old infant's development, here are the following instances in which to consult a doctor:
If your baby shows low-grade fever and itchy red spots on his body which develop into brown crusts. Consult your doctor immediately as your baby may have chicken pox.
If you see your baby exhibit an allergic reaction complete with a runny nose, watery eyes, a fever and rashes to any food item or anything at home, consult your doctor.
Every baby has a pace at which they start to walk. Your baby might be taking a few steps by now, or he may still be content with crawling. Don’t worry; they will acquire their motor skills on their own time. Make sure to always have your camera ready to click a picture!
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Visiting The Doctor First Time with Newborn
Whether you are a first-time mother or an experienced one, getting nervous before bringing the baby home and having a lot of questions about his well-being is quite normal. Things can ease out if it is planned in advance and the questions are answered by a doctor.
Bringing your little bundle of joy home is always exciting. Parents are filled with mixed emotions and have ample of questions in their minds pertaining to their baby’s health and care. While there is no denying the simple truth that mothers know the best for their babies naturally and no matter how well the parents are prepared, there is bound to be some nervousness and anxiety, especially if you are the first-time parents.
Soon you get your baby home, you must visit his paediatrician as scheduled for vaccinations, regular health check-ups and when the baby is sick. The best way to avoid confusion at the doctor’s clinic is to make a note of things you want to ask him. Make it a point to write down each and every thing that’s on your mind related to the baby’s health. Follow our tips that can help you solve the ‘what-to-ask’ mystery.
Questions to be Asked at The First Newborn Visit
How much and how often your newborn should be fed?
How to determine if your baby is getting enough milk?
What is the best way to make sure your baby gets enough Vitamin D?
How to make sure that your baby is sleeping in a safe environment?
How to make sure if your newborn’s sleeping pattern is normal?
What vaccines should be considered and what is the vaccination schedule?
How can the vaccines be made less painful?
Will the little one get fever after a vaccine shot?
Proper care for the umbilical cord.
How to properly bathe your newborn?
What should be the response when your baby cries?
What should be the first response when your baby feels sick, has fever, has cold and cough, has stomach problems?
How to decode baby’s cries?
How often diapers should be changed?
What is the normal pee and poop routine of a baby?
How to deal with colic?
What stomach problems a baby could suffer from and how to deal with them?
How to develop bond between the baby and mother?
When can bottle feeding be started?
Different burping techniques.
Any breastfeeding queries.
What developments to expect over next few weeks?
When should the next health check-up be done?
Easy Baby Care Tips
Use cotton balls or soft cloth dipped in warm water to clean your baby while changing diapers.
Give oil massages to your baby to make him physically strong and energetic too.
Take proper care of the hands and feet too. They should be sanitised and nails should be regularly trimmed.
Make sure to breastfeed your baby at regular intervals.
Dress your baby in soft and breathable cotton fabric clothes so that his skin is not irritated.
Dress your baby appropriately according to the weather.
Keep track of vaccines to be given at correct stages to prevent diseases and boost immunity.
Parents must consult the doctor anytime they feel that their baby is facing some problem that they are unable to handle.
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This simple, easy to make, anytime low-calorie salad with American sweet corn and the bright and colourful capsicums can be served as an appetizer or as a starter or even as an evening snack for kids. All the weight loss seekers, this is an absolute low-calorie treat for your mind and body. It gives you the feeling of fullness, satisfies your taste buds with its crunchy texture and also provides a lot of bulk to your diet. So munch on the corn-capsicum salad with this quick recipe and stay light!
Serves
Preparation Time
Cooking Time
2 People
5 Minutes
5-7 Minutes
Ingredients
1 cup Sweet Corn Kernels
1/2 cup Green and Red Capsicums, cubed, seeds removed
1/2 cup low-fat yogurt
Pepper Powder –to sprinkle
Salt as per taste
Method
Step 1
Boil the sweet corn kernels in a pan of water or pressure cook until soft.
Step 2
Drain well, allow to cool and transfer to a mixing bowl.
Step 3
Add the capsicum, yogurt and mix well.
Step 4
Sprinkle pepper powder and salt.
Step 5
Garnish with parsley and serve at once.
Nutritional Information
Calories
97
Calories from Fat
11
Total Fat
1.2g 2%
Saturated Fat
0.2g 1%
Trans Fat
0.0g
Cholesterol
0mg 0%
Sodium
42mg 2%
Potassium
710mg 20%
Total Carbohydrates
21.1g 7%
Dietary Fiber
4.1g 16%
Sugars
6.8g
Protein
4.6g
Vitamin A
77%
Calcium C
87%
Vitamin
6%
Iron
5%
*Based on a 2000 calorie diet
Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.
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Your child now at the age when there will be tremendous development in his language and speech. In fact, he will seem to become a confident and intelligible talker overnight! For his growth to continue, and be in the right direction, it is important that he understand the basic rules of grammar. After all, grammar is the foundation of any language and absolutely vital in order to be able to master a tongue.
We have listed for you the basic grammar milestones your child will cross at this age. Charting this will let you help boost his growth and chug hum along in his journey of language exploration!
1. Their Vocabulary Is Growing
Your child has now learnt as many as 3000-4000 words, and what’s more, their speech is also clearer! Kids are very curious at this age and have a hundred stories to narrate. They increasingly use words to express their needs and make their feelings known.
2. They Can Use Simple Sentences
Your child will start communicating in simple, short sentences such as “I am eating noodles” or “Mom, I’m hungry.” Three word sentences are his absolute favourite!
3. They Love Using Question Sentences
Questions will soon be all that you hear in the house! So curious are the kids that all their conversation focuses on questions like “What are you doing?” and “Where are you going?” Surprisingly, many kids this age can form questions perfectly, with just a little guidance.
4. They Can Use Some Personal Pronouns
Now that they understand their identity (the fact that they are an individual), they start speaking in the first person. This means that the pronouns I, you and me become a part of their speech.
5. They Understand Some Prepositions
While prepositions are usually a difficult concept for kids to master, some of these start appearing in their speech now. The most common first prepositions are in and on. No wonder, there’s always some action on in your kid’s life at this age!
6. Negative Sentences Are a Problem
The “No!” that was your child’s favourite word when he was a toddler can create some problems now. Many kids have a problem using the “don’t” construction which means they end up using double negatives. So, don’t be surprised if there’s a lot of “I don’t not want to eat that!” or “I no go to art class!”
7. They May Make Some Funny Errors in Verbs, Plurals and Tenses
These concepts are still foreign to your child but in trying to make sentences, they end up extending their vocabulary to the grammar rules they know – often to a funny effect! Be prepared for “I goed to the park” and “There were so many childs there!”
8. Sometimes, Their Word Usage Is Mixed Up
This is one development that can leave the household in splits! Your child is learning so many new words so fast that sometimes things get mixed up in his head. So your rotis may become a sandwich or the baby crib may become a carriage!
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