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| Summary of Question: | Names Meaning God Is Merry? |
| Category: | Other |
| Date Posted: | Monday, 12/31/2001 1:54 PM MST |
I come across a lot of Sikh names which seem to describe an attribute of Waheguru- like "God the protector" or "God is victorious" etc. Is there a name which means "God is merry" or "God gives laughter"? Because as I move toward my marriage and the taking of Amrit also, I think I should like to adopt a name expressing joy so I can put behind me some sadder things of the past.
Waheguru ji ka Khalsa
Waheguru ji ki Fateh
Elizabeth
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Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh!
When you take Amrit, Elizabeth, you become a Khalsa and automatically are regarded as being different than before Amrit. The Amrit ceremony is about putting behind you all your past, period. Here are some options, but I couldn't find exactly what you want, and since I speak no Punjabi, can't help you more specifically.
Sukhleen - Absorbed in joy of God's love
Sukhpreet - One who values inner peace and joy
Sukhshant - The one who is in bliss and peace
From Guru Gobind Singh's Jaap Sahib, I found several references involving a variation on "asok" (the 'o' pronounced as in 'cloak'). "Asokay", means free from sorrow and worry (verse 12). Also, in verse 199 is the word "Bhugatay", which means (supreme) Enjoyer -- the implication meaning Enjoyer/enjoyment of All things. The full line is "in all 4 corners and 4 directions He is the Enjoyer" ["...Chattr Chakkra Bhugatay"]
See more names here: http://www.umr.edu/~amit/Sikh_Names.html
Hope this helps. Guru ang sang,
-DKK
Names Meaning God Is Merry? (12/31/2001)