Saturday, March 10, 2007

Names- Meanings

As promised in the earlier blog, here are the meanings of the Names I like


Medhini (G)- Earth
Medhavee (U)- Omni-scient, One who has all knowledge and wisdom
Manini-Name for Mahalakshmi, One who is worship-worthy

Abhu – One who creates himself , also Unborn (so undying)
Vibhu- Ever living

Sahasrajit- One who overcame thousands of enemies
Anantajit- One who personifies Victory, Unbeatable
Shatrujit – Victorious against all enemies

Abhay- Protector
Nirbhay – Fearless

Dhanvee (U)- The best archer, unbeatably skilled with the bows and arrow
Dharmee – Source/Holder of all Dharmas (good conduct, habits, practices)
Vaakmee- Source of the Word and Speech
Swasthee – Personification of Peace and Prosperity
Vathsee- Father of all beings
Lakshmi -Wealth
Padmee -Lotus
Brahmee- One who is worshipped by Brahma, Brahma’s Lord
Amanee – One who is not pompous or self-gloating

Jitamanyu - Angerless
Jithaamithra – Victorious against internal (provoked by the senses and mind) and external

Virochan – Shining like Sun and Moon
Ravilochan – One who has Sun and Moon for his eyes

Adhbuth- Wonderful (which can’t be easily experienced)
Athruth – One who does not require any support or help, Supremely self-suffiecient

Ghathakraja – Worshipful who can be pleased by chanting of mantras
Gharudhathwaja- One who has Garuda on his flag (Garuda the Eagle carries Lord Vishnu)

Vachaspathi – One who knows all Vedas and Epics
Udharanee – The perfect example
Udharathee – Beneficient, Giver, Philanthrophist

Sumedha- Supremely Wise
Sathyamedha- Wise and Truthful

Vasuretha – Golden and One who is Gold himself
Viswaretha- One who created the Universe
Vasupradha – Wealthy also One who takes away all sins

Kesava- One who has the beautiful, black and curly hair
Kesiha - One who killed Kesi, the demon sent to destroy him

Sridharan- One who has Lakshmi (Wealth and Happiness)
Srikaran – One who does good, One who offers bounties

Srinidhi- Wealth of Lakshmi
Mahanidhi- All/supremely Wealthy

Adhathaa – Invincible
Vidhatha-One who gets things done and gives rewards for the deeds also One who carries the Universe
Avignyatha – One who knows everything but also one who does not want to know the deficiencies of his adherents

Sathayavan – Personification of Truth
Lakshmivan- One who holds Lakshmi in his heart (Lakshmi is Vishnu’s wife and consort)Aathmavan- Source of life in all living things

Ekaathma – One who lives in all beings
Ameyathma- One who has uncountable forms/avatars
Khabeeraathma – Unknowable, Supreme
Samaathma- One who is supremely impartial
Viswaathma- Life of the Universe and all beings

Visudhaathma – Blemishless
Vidheyaathma – Ever available for His adherents
Vijidhaathma – One who has mastered all senses and enemies

Padmanabha- One who has Lotus on his navel, which is the seat of Brahma the creator
Ratnanabha – One who has diamond like navel(for twin boys)

Mahaan- Role Model in Conduct and Character
Srimaan – One who has Lakshmi and all the wealth she represents

Vasudevan (Hidden, Unknown, Unreachable or Unknowable)-
Sankarshnan ( One who takes in the whole Universe on its last day)-
Anirudhhan(One who cannot be stopped)-
Prdyumnan (Owner of uncountable wealth and prosperity)
Vishwaksenan- Lord Vishnu’s Commander-in-Chief, also Lord Vishnu himself

Veerabhahu – One with the strongest arms
Vithbhanu- One who knows everything, Supremely intelligent and knowledgeable

Sushenan – One who has the most beautiful and powerful army
Sugoshan- One who creates the holy sound (This was also the Conch carried by Lord Krishna during the Mahabaratha battle)

Srashtaa – Creator of the Universe and all things and beings
Shreshtaa- The Best ever, nobody can exceed him or her in anything

Vishnu- Omni-present
Sahishnu- Tolerant, One who controls his senses


I think I will keep adding to this list

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

This is absolutely brilliant. Where did you find the meanings?

The Adorable Aucklander said...

Please let me know your email and I shall send the details to you
Thanks

Mamatha said...

this work is very magnificient... keep going...