Great idea. Here are Jain monk name options that emphasize bravery, selflessness, and renunciation, suitable for an interfaith NYC setting. Each name comes with a brief Jain-relevant meaning to help you pick a fit-for-purpose identity for your character.

1) Veerendra Muni — Veera (brave) + Indra (lord). A strong, noble-sounding name for a courageous renunciate. 2) Param Tyagi Muni — Param (supreme) + Tyagi (renouncer). Highlights ultimate renunciation and selflessness. 3) Tyagvijaya Muni — Tyag (renunciation) + Vijaya (victory). Signals victory through renunciation and sacrifice. 4) Karunavira Muni — Karuna (compassion) + Vira (brave). Emphasizes courageous compassion. 5) Veeraprabha Muni — Veera (brave) + Prabha (radiance). A monk whose bravery shines outwardly. 6) Dharma-Virat Muni — Dharma (righteous path) + Virat/Virat (brave). Blends ethical courage with spiritual discipline. 7) Nirbhaya Muni — Nirbhaya (fearless). Conveys fearlessness in the face of danger or challenge. 8) Tyaga-Param Muni — Tyaga (renunciation) + Param (ultimate). An exalted renunciate dedicated to sacrifice. 9) Shanti-veer Muni — Shanti (peace) + Veer (brave). A calm, brave exemplar who protects with peace. 10) Prithvi-tyagi Muni — Prithvi (earth/grounded) + Tyagi (renouncer). A grounded monk who renounces for the sake of others. 11) Sambhava Muni — Sambhava (auspicious courage/resolve). Suggests steadfast, noble resolve. 12) Dharmapriya Muni — Dharma (righteous path) + Priya (beloved/dear). A beloved figure whose courage is rooted in ethics.

Tips for tying the name to your story

• If you want a universal, cross-religious resonance in NYC, choose a name with clear Sanskrit roots that listeners from various backgrounds can recognize and respect (e.g., Veerendra, Param Tyagi, Karunavira).
• For a moment where he sacrifices himself to save a Christian monk, a name like Param Tyagi Muni or Tyaga-Param Muni works well thematically, signaling supreme renunciation and selfless sacrifice.
• You can pair the given name with a simple, respectful honorific common in Jain monastic life, such as “Muni” or “Svami,” to anchor his identity.

If you’d like, tell me a bit about his personality (e.g., more ascetic, more activist, a mediator between faiths) and I can tailor a few more name options to perfectly fit his role and the story’s tone.