Choosing Hindu House Names? Factors to Consider and Symbolism Behind Them

According to Hindu scriptures, the home or the residential space has a great deal of influence on the lives of the residents. This is why most Hindus follow the precepts of Vastu Shastra when designing, building, or buying homes. In modern times, apartments and flats are more practical, but as a homeowner, you may want to choose a Vastu-compatible flat for your project. While you may have little say in naming the project or the residential society itself, how do you pick a suitable name for your apartment or flat? Let's delve deeper into the subject.

Should I name my flat or apartment?

While most people who construct standalone houses or duplex bungalows pick out a house name, flat or apartment owners often wonder if they should name their residence. According to Vastu Shastra, picking out a positive and vibrant name for a residence or flat is not only a good idea, but it is also imperative for the household to be infused with energy. Every household is an energetic entity, separate from the individual family members. Creating an identity by picking a Hindu house name can also be a great unifying bond in the family. 

Factors to consider when choosing a house name

• Direction – The direction your home faces is an important factor to consider when choosing a house name. For example, if your home faces the east, you may want to name it something like Surya Kiran. This will strengthen the positive energy received from the home.
• Spiritual significance – It is a good idea to consider the spiritual significance of the name. For example, if you have a spiritual Guru or preceptor, you may want to name your home Guru Krupa.
• Ideals or goals – The goals of the family members are very important. Peace and harmony could translate into a name like Shanti Alay, prosperity and wealth could prompt you to choose something like Samriddhi, and joy and happiness could mean you choose a name like Vasant Mahal.
• Language – It is a good idea to pick a name in Sanskrit, but it is also a good idea to pick one in your mother tongue, like Tamil, Bengali, or Marathi.
• Numerology – Many homeowners prefer to pick a name which resonates with their name as per numerological calculations.

Popular Hindu house names

Most Hindu house names contain the words Niwas, Niketan, Aalayam, Aawas, or Kunj. These are all references to residential spaces or dwellings. These can be prefixed with adjectives or qualities the homeowners wish to attract. Here are 8 popular house names.

• Aashirvad – This house name represents blessings from the Divine and ancestors.
• Vrindavan – Vrindavan is where Sri Krishna spent his childhood and youth. It represents a place of unbridled joy, harmony, and beauty. 
• Shri Niwas – Sri represents Goddess Lakshmi and signifies prosperity and abundance. Shri Niwas is where the goddess dwells, bringing growth and wealth to the residents. 
• Dev Alayam – The home of Gods, Dev Alayam, is an invitation for Divine energies to grace your household. It also refers to your home as a sacred space. 
• Shanti Niketan – Peace, harmony, joy – these are what we want in our home and household. This name beautifully represents these aspirations. 
• Ratnakar – Ratnakar means a treasure trove of jewels. According to Hinduism, it also represents the primordial ocean from which the earth was born.

Personal names vs popular picks

Most homeowners like to pick names based on the names of their parents, children or loved ones. Popular Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor owns a bungalow called KrishnaRaj - a name derived from his grandparents' names, Krishna Kapoor and Raj Kapoor. According to Vastu, however, it is best to avoid this practice. The household's energy should reflect the residents' ideals, goals, and aspirations. It should be a neutral but meaningful name. Hindu house names can also showcase the love and affection that binds the family members. If you live in an ancestral property that was named by a forefather, though, it may be a good idea to retain the name if it is compatible with the ideals of the current residents.

Nameplate designs

According to Vastu, Hindu house names should be displayed prominently at the entrance. One way of doing this is to customise a wood or stone nameplate with the house name and a symbol like Om or the Swastik. Placing a light above the nameplate adds to the aesthetics and brings positive energy into the household.

Conclusion

Buying a home is a symbol of financial achievement, but it also represents the dreams and aspirations of the homeowner and the family that lives in the home. Pick a house name that reflects these goals and attracts good luck and abundance.