How do I form an alternate name for myself rooted to my mother's name (Meena)?

Question

In ancient times children were given names derived from their parents' name. For example, Arjun was Kaunteya (from Kunti) and Karn was Radheya (from Radha).

Similarly, how would I form an alternate name for myself rooted to my mother's name, which is Meena?

As hard as it is to believe , that is actually a compound using the taddhita affix "eya" https://learnsanskrit.org/start/words/secondary/ — Aseku Vena, Apr 07 '23 at 15:45
It also "strengthens" the first vowel to its strongest form. In your case it would be Maineya — Aseku Vena, Apr 07 '23 at 15:47
from Mena comes Mainak..closer to your case..bdw ur Q is offtopic (personal advice) here.. — YDS, Apr 08 '23 at 20:21

score 0 · Answer 1 · answered Apr 07 '23 at 15:50

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In addition to my comments, Hinduism ️, for a reason known only to the authors, thinks taddhita affixes are part of the religion.

The Agni Purana details them

Don't ask me why this is considered part of the religion. I don't know.

answered Apr 07 '23 at 15:50

Aseku Vena

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How do I form an alternate name for myself rooted to my mother's name (Meena)?

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