Adhipurusha
Adhipurusha (अधिपुरुष) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The supreme primordial being; overlord of all persons”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Adhipurusha (अधिपुरुष) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The supreme primordial being; overlord of all persons”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Adhipurusha (अधिपुरुष, IAST: Adhipuruṣa) is an Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The supreme primordial being; overlord of all persons”. From 'adhi' (above, supreme) and 'puruṣa' (the primordial cosmic being, the self), Adhipuruṣa declares Viṣṇu as the ultimate Person who transcends and governs all individual selves.
Meaning, etymology & significance
The Puruṣa Sūkta of the Ṛgveda celebrates Puruṣa as the cosmic person from whose sacrifice the universe was born. As Adhipuruṣa, Viṣṇu is exalted above even this cosmic Puruṣa, or is identified as the supreme Puruṣa himself—the Uttama Puruṣa of the Bhagavad Gītā who transcends both the perishable and the imperishable. This name encapsulates the Upaniṣadic vision of Viṣṇu as Paramātman, the highest Self behind all selves.
Adhipuruṣa is a theologically profound name, widely recognized in Vaiṣṇava scripture and philosophy as pointing to Viṣṇu's status as the Para-Brahman. It is pronounced a-dhi-pu-ru-sha, with emphasis on the first and third syllables.
Scriptural source
Adhipurusha appears in the Vishnu Sahasranama, among the sacred names of Vishnu.
Astrology — nakshatra, rashi & numerology
By the standard Vedic correspondence between a name’s first syllable and the lunar mansion, Adhipurusha aligns with the Krittika nakshatra, under the Mesha rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 6.
Adhipurusha — Name Facts
- Meaning
- The supreme primordial being; overlord of all persons
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Krittika
- Rashi
- Mesha (Aries)
- Numerology
- 6
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Adhipurusha mean?
Adhipurusha is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “The supreme primordial being; overlord of all persons”.
Is Adhipurusha a boy or girl name?
Adhipurusha is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Adhipurusha?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Adhipurusha aligns with the Krittika nakshatra, under the Mesha (Aries) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Adhipurusha?
The Chaldean name number of Adhipurusha is 6.
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