InvitationsNaming ceremony and namkaran invitation wording
The naming ceremony introduces the baby to the family by name. It is called namkaran in much of India, with other names and customs in different communities. The invitation can keep the name a secret until the day, or announce it proudly.
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- Name kept secret
Our baby has a face you already love, and soon a name too. [Host] invite you to the naming ceremony on [Date] at [Time]. Venue: [Venue] Come and be the first to hear it.
- Name announced
We have named our little one [Name]. Please join the namkaran ceremony and bless the baby. [Date], [Time] [Venue] [Host]
- Cradle ceremony
The cradle is decorated and the lullabies are ready. Please join us for the cradle and naming ceremony of our baby. [Date], [Time] [Venue]
- Short, for WhatsApp
Namkaran of our baby is on [Date] at [Time], at [Venue]. Please come with family and give your blessings. [Host]
- नामकरण
ईश्वर की कृपा से हमारे घर आई नन्ही खुशी का नामकरण संस्कार [Date] को है। समय: [Time] स्थान: [Venue] आप सपरिवार आकर बच्चे को आशीर्वाद दें। निवेदक: [Host]
- सरल संदेश
हमारे बच्चे को नाम मिलने वाला है! नामकरण [Date] को [Time] बजे, [Venue] पर। आप आएँगे तो हमें बहुत अच्छा लगेगा।
What to include
- The parents' names, and the grandparents' if the family wishes.
- Date, time of the ceremony and venue.
- The baby's name only if you want to announce it early.
- Lunch or dinner details.
Tips
- Choose a short morning ceremony. Babies are calmer then and so are parents.
- Ask guests kindly not to pass the baby around if you are worried about infections. One line is enough.
- Keep a notebook at the venue where guests can write a blessing for the child to read later.
Questions people ask
When is the naming ceremony held?
Customs differ. Many Hindu families hold it on the eleventh or twelfth day or within the first few months. Other communities have their own days. Ask the elders of your family.
Can we combine the naming ceremony with another function?
Yes. Families often join it with a cradle ceremony or a small puja and one shared meal.
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