North Indian Pandit for Naming ceremony Naamakaran is the baby naming ceremony to formally choose a new born baby's name with the supreme Lord's approval and blessings. 1- Performed to the name the new born baby as per shastras. 2- Name should signify sex.fame.wealth.power. 3- performed on the 11th day from the day of birth. 4- Mantras are chanted for the baby's well being.