Namakarana Sanskar
During a namakarana sanskar for a hindu convert, does one choose a name for themselves or does the priest choose the name?

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Sorry I understood your question wrong. Generally the name is given by the priest but person can choose his or her name .

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Priest generally suggest the first letter of the name according to the person time of birth.In some community child aunt (father's sister बुआ ) has privilege to choose the name .