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Naamkaran invitations to welcome your baby by name

Naamkaran is the Hindu naming ceremony, one of the sanskaras, when the baby's name is formally given and announced to the family. It is often held on the eleventh or twelfth day after birth, though many families choose a later auspicious date. In Maharashtra the ceremony is called barsa, and in many homes it includes placing the baby in a decorated cradle and singing songs while the name is whispered in the baby's ear. Other regions have their own versions, sometimes called namakarana or the cradle ceremony.

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Templates

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Every one opens with a moment — tap, swipe or scratch — then shows the details, a map and RSVP. Tap a card to try it.

Naamkaran: Meet Her NamePro

A gold-foil card hides the baby’s name — scratch it at the naamkaran, then the ceremony details.

Scratch card

Oh Baby, a Little Text

Mum-to-be texts you the news, a soft photo, the date card and a map — tap to RSVP.

Chat invite

Little Bloom

Soft watercolour stories that blur into focus — a slow, gentle reveal ending in RSVP.

Stories

Godh Bharai

Marigold-bright stories for a traditional godh bharai — blessings, rituals, then RSVP.

Stories

Boy or Girl?

A holographic scratch card for the big question — scratch to see “It’s a girl!”, confetti follows.

Scratch card

Dino Roar Party

A WhatsApp from the birthday kid’s mum — dino stickers, a voice note from Aarav, tap to RSVP.

Chat invite

Kiara Turns One

Pastel stories that bounce — cake-smash photos, a countdown, and a big “will you come?”.

Stories

Space Cadet

Three holographic scratch tiles — kids rub them to find the launch date, time and place.

Scratch card

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How it works

Ready in about fifteen minutes

  1. 1

    Pick a template

    Choose how it opens — a scroll, a diya, an envelope, a chat, stories or a scratch card.

  2. 2

    Make it yours

    Add names, date, time and venues, in English or any Indian language. Add a photo.

  3. 3

    Share on WhatsApp

    Publish and send one link. It opens full-screen on any phone, no app needed.

  4. 4

    Track RSVPs

    On Pro (₹99), guests reply inside the invite and you see who is coming to each event.

A naming ceremony invite has a lovely built-in surprise: the name. With funvite's scratch-to-reveal invite, guests can scratch to see the baby's name, or you can keep the name for the ceremony itself and reveal only the date. Either way the invite goes out on WhatsApp, with the time, venue and a photo of the little one if you like.

What to include

  • Parents' names, and grandparents if they are hosting.
  • The baby's name, or a line saying it will be revealed at the ceremony.
  • Date, muhurat or ceremony time, and the meal.
  • Venue or home address with map link.
  • A gift note, if you have one.

Keep it comfortable for mother and baby

The ceremony often happens soon after birth, so keep the guest list close and the event short. A morning ceremony at home with lunch after is common. If you would like a bigger celebration later, the first birthday is a good time for it.

Wording

Wording you can copy

Change the names in brackets and paste into your invite or message. Every line on a funvite invite is editable, in any script.

Hindi, traditional Hindi

॥ श्री गणेशाय नमः ॥ ईश्वर की कृपा से हमारे घर नन्हे मेहमान का आगमन हुआ है। उसके नामकरण संस्कार के शुभ अवसर पर आप सपरिवार सादर आमंत्रित हैं। दिनांक: [दिनांक] · समय: [समय] स्थान: [स्थान] निवेदक: [माता-पिता के नाम]

Marathi, barsa Marathi

आमच्या बाळाच्या बारशाच्या (नामकरण) समारंभास आपण सहकुटुंब अवश्य यावे. दिनांक: [दिनांक] · वेळ: [वेळ] स्थळ: [स्थळ] आपले: [कुटुंबाचे नाव]

English, formal

With joy and gratitude, we invite you to the naming ceremony of our [son/daughter]. [Date] · [time] [Venue] [Parents' names]

Name reveal

We've picked a name, and we can't wait to tell you. Join us for [Baby]'s naamkaran on [date] at [time]. [Venue] Scratch below for a hint.

In the baby's voice

Hello world! I'm new here and I'm getting a name. Come and hear it first on [date], [time], at [venue]. Love, Baby [Surname]

WhatsApp message

Namaste [Name] ji! Our baby's naamkaran is on [date] at [time]. Invite here: [link]. Please come and bless our little one.

Questions

Frequently asked

When is naamkaran done?

Traditionally on the eleventh or twelfth day after birth, but many families choose a later auspicious date or combine it with another ceremony. Follow your family's custom.

What is barsa?

Barsa is the Marathi naming ceremony. It often includes placing the baby in a decorated cradle, singing songs and announcing the name.

Should I reveal the baby's name in the invitation?

It is your choice. Some families announce it at the ceremony; others reveal it in the invite. A scratch-to-reveal invite lets guests uncover it themselves.

Can I add a photo of the baby?

Yes. Most templates have a photo slot. Share only what you are comfortable with, since links can be forwarded.

Can I write the invite in Marathi or Hindi?

Yes. Type in any script; the samples above are a starting point.

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