Note 79 — Chapter II
David Shea translation
नामकरण from Náman, “a name,” and Kri, “to make”—(Ward’s Glossary).
The first part of a Brahman’s compound name should indicate holiness; of a Chatriya’s, power; of a Vaisya’s, wealth; and of a Sudra’s, contempt. Let the second part of the priest’s name imply prosperity; of the soldier’s, preservation; of the merchant’s, nourishment; of the servant’s, humble attendance. The names should be agreeable, soft, clear, captivating the fancy, auspicious, ending in long vowels, resembling words of benediction—(Haughton’s Menu, p. 25).