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Baby Name for Sikh/English girl

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NewDad2018 · 09/08/2018 10:43

Hi all...

This may be the totally wrong place to ask ...but I could do with help

So.. The background

I'm a sikh (turban wearing) man...who married a blonde blue eyed english woman. Been married a looooong time.

We have now had a baby girl.

So... now we have an issue finding a name that works.

Constraints from us both.

The don't wants :
totally English name,
totally Indian name,
long name that will just get shortened anyway,

a name that is muslim/arabic in origin or attachment.

Please Help!!!

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foxtiger · 09/08/2018 12:50

I've heard of a Sikh girl called Alysha and met one called Freya.

Would you consider a name from a completely different country so it is kind of neutral to both of you?

AtticaRose · 09/08/2018 11:43

Anita works well both in India and in Europe (different origins, nice in both).

Aditi, Amala, Asha etc are well-known in the UK and causes no issues.

Peachbubble · 09/08/2018 11:43

How about Carina, Clara, Freya, Elise, Mia, Viola?

daisypond · 09/08/2018 11:37

I know a couple of children with the same mix - girls called Sasha and Zena. But maybe Nina and Serena are good too.

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 09/08/2018 11:00

Another one I like is Asha, meaning hope.

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 09/08/2018 10:59

Hi OP, how about Jasmine (flower), it's a very pretty name, and works well in both cultures.🌸

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