Nwaran and baby naming ceremony invitation cards
A soft, simple card to invite family to the naming day and announce the baby’s name.
What is a nwaran card?
A nwaran card invites family to the naming ceremony, which many Nepali Hindu families hold on the eleventh day after birth. It names the parents as hosts, gives the Bikram Sambat date and time, and often announces the baby’s new name.
Because the date follows the birth so closely, a digital card is the practical choice: it can be ready the same day and reaches relatives abroad at once.
Updated 25 September 2026
Invite or announce
Some families send the card before the ceremony to invite close relatives. Others send it afterwards to announce the name the priest has given. The same design works for both; change one line of wording.
Keep it short
- Parents’ names as hosts.
- The baby’s name, if you are announcing it.
- Date in Bikram Sambat, time and place.
- A small photo, if the family is happy to share one.
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FAQ
Nwaran cards: common questions
- On which day is nwaran held?
- Many Nepali Hindu families hold nwaran on the eleventh day after the birth, when the period of birth impurity ends. The exact day and time can vary by family and community, so follow what your priest advises.
- How is the baby’s name chosen at nwaran?
- Traditionally the priest reads the birth chart and suggests a starting syllable from the baby’s birth star, and the family chooses a name beginning with it. Many families also keep a second, everyday name.
- Can a nwaran card be sent after the ceremony?
- Yes. Many families send the card afterwards as a name announcement for relatives who could not attend. Edit the wording to announce the name, save, and the same link shows the updated card.
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Make your card tonight
Pick a design, type the names and the date, and share the link. Free to start, RSVPs included.
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