The camera and photocopier company Canon’s original name came from a multi-armed Buddhist deity:

… the name given to cameras manufactured on a trial basis at the time was Kwanon. This title reflected the benevolence of Kwanon, the Buddhist Goddess of Mercy… The logo included the word with an image of “Kwanon with 1,000 Arms” and flames. [Link]

… its lens was named “Kasyapa,” which came from Mahakasyapa, a disciple of the Buddha… Later, the name of the “Kwanon” was changed to “Canon,” which means “standard for judgment or Biblical scriptures.” [Link via Reddit]

It’s reminiscent of the old modem manufacturer Racal-Vadic, whose last name referred to the Vedas. But some businesses have names you don’t have to decipher. India’s Lord Krishna Bank is pretty clear. Not only does its logo evoke Krishna’s peacock feather, the bank is full of infinite compassion and usury.