Baby Names Based on the 7 Chakras

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Written by Elizabeth Weiss McGolerick

There are seven main centers of spiritual energy in the human body known as chakras. Every human has them – the bundle of joy you’re expecting will develop their own energy centers as they grow and mature. The word “chakra” is a Sanskrit term meaning “wheel.” In fact, these “spinning wheels” collect vibrations, energy and information from our surroundings and have a great variety of associations.

Chakra The seven chakras are aligned along the spinal column and are believed to be connected to a human being on physical, emotional, mental and spiritual levels. Each chakra has its own innate intelligence and function, and each is connected to a major organ or gland in the human body – which in turn govern other body parts and systems – as well as to a specific color. A disturbance in any chakra center may eventually affect all the body parts and functions related to that chakra, and may also interfere with the neighboring chakras.

Though chakras are all about being in balance, that doesn’t mean you need to give your child seven names that correspond with each chakra. With a chakra-inspired first or middle name, you can give your baby a positive foundation that will be a constant reminder of how important it is to keep their body, mind and soul in check so they can function at their highest potential.

While it would be impossible to deliver all the associations of the chakras in this article, what is possible is to touch on each of these seven centers of sacred architecture to help you determine if one of the names derived from or inspired by a chakra is appropriate for your little one.

Root Chakra

Located at the base of the spine, the root chakra’s associations include the color red, the adrenal gland, Earth, survival, physical identity, self-preservation, the legs, feet, bones and large intestine.

Names inspired by the base chakra: Ruby, Garnet, Cedar, Hatha, Muladhara, Saturn, Tamas, Lam, Malkuth, Lotus, Brahma, Dakini, Ganesha, Kubera, Uma, Lakshmi, Prisni, Gaia, Demeter, Persephone, Erda, Anat, Atlas, Auriel

Sacral Chakra

Located in the lower abdomen, the sacral chakra’s associations include the color orange, the gonads, water, desire, emotional identity, self-gratification, the womb, genitals, kidneys, bladder and lower back.

Names inspired by the sacral chakra: Ocean, Brook, Vam, Yesod, Moon, Coral, Carnelian, Damiana, Tamas, Sweetie, Gardenia, Orris, Makara, Indra, Varuna, Vishnu, Rakini, Diana, Jemaya, Tiamat, Mari, Conventina, Lir, Pan, Gabriel

Solar Plexus Chakra

Located in the solar plexus, the solar plexus chakra’s associations include the color yellow, the pancreas, fire, will, ego, identity, self-definition, the digestive system, liver and gall bladder.

Names inspired by the solar plexus chakra: Gem, Will, Ram, Hod, Netzach, Mars, Sun/Sunny, Amber, Topaz, Ginger, Karma, Rajas, Joy, Saffron, Cinnamon, Citrine, Agni, Surya, Rudra, Lakini, Brigit, Athene, Helios, Apollo, Belenos, Apis, Michael

Heart Chakra

Located over the sternum, the heart chakra’s associations include the color green, the thymus, air, love, social identity, self-acceptance, the lungs, heart, circulatory system, arms and hands.

Names inspired by the heart chakra: Anahata, Heart, Love, Peace, Yam, Tiphareth, Venus, Copper, Emerald, Jade, Lavender, Bhakti, Sattva, Jasmine, Yarrow, Marjoram, Meadowsweet, Rose, Tourmaline, Star, Isvara, Kama, Vayu, Aditi, Urvasi, Aphrodite, Freyja, Eros, Dian, Isis, Raphael

Throat Chakra

Located in the throat, the throat chakra’s associations include the color blue, the thyroid, sound, communication, creative identity, self-expression, the throat, ears, mouth, shoulders and neck.

Names inspired by the throat chakra: Visuddha, Blue, Geburah, Chesed, Mercury, Turquoise, Benzoin, Mantra, Pure, Celestite, Moon, Gauri, Ganga, Sarasvita, Hermes, Nabu, Brigit, Seshat, Apollo, Parvati

Brow Chakra

Located in the center of the forehead, the brow chakra’s association’s include the color indigo, the pineal gland, light, intuition, archetypal identity, self-reflection, eyes, the base of skull and the brow.

Names inspired by the brow chakra: Ajna, Lumina, Indigo, Om, Binah, Chokmah, Jupiter, Neptune, Silver, Lapis, Quartz, Yantra, Star, Acacia, Saffron, Lazuli, Sapphire, Sattva, Crescent, Themis, Tara, Iris, Morpheus, Belenos

Crown Chakra

Located at the top of the head, the crown chakra’s associations include the color violet, the pituitary gland, thought, understanding, universal identity, self-knowledge and the cerebral cortex.

Names inspired by the crown chakra: Bliss, Violet, Kether, Gold, Diamond, Ivory, Sahasrara, Amethyst, Myrrh, Jnana, Petal, Lotus, Kola, Moon, Varuna, Zeus, Allah, Enki, Inanna, Odin, Mimir, Ennoia