Adiraja
Adiraja (आदिराज) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The primordial king; the first and eternal sovereign”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Adiraja (आदिराज) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The primordial king; the first and eternal sovereign”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Adiraja (आदिराज, IAST: Ādirāja) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The primordial king; the first and eternal sovereign”. From ādi (first, primordial, beginning) and rāja (king, ruler), Ādirāja proclaims Viṣṇu as the original and eternal king who reigned before all created sovereignty came into being.
Meaning, etymology & significance
Ādi, meaning 'the very first' or 'the beginning,' is a term of cosmological primacy used in names such as Ādiśeṣa and Ādipuruṣa, while rāja (from the root rāj, to shine and to rule) means king. Together they describe not a merely earthly monarch but the transcendent sovereign whose kingship is foundational to the existence of all worlds. This epithet reflects the Vaiṣṇava theology that recognizes Viṣṇu as the original ruler whose authority pervades every level of cosmic order.
Ādirāja is an elegant compound that is occasionally used as a given name in India, particularly in families with strong Vaiṣṇava or classical Sanskrit affiliations. The pronunciation Aadiraja is natural in Hindi-speaking regions, and the name carries a stately, royal dignity.
Scriptural source
Adiraja 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, Adiraja aligns with the Krittika nakshatra, under the Mesha rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 2.
Adiraja — Name Facts
- Meaning
- The primordial king; the first and eternal sovereign
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Krittika
- Rashi
- Mesha (Aries)
- Numerology
- 2
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Adiraja mean?
Adiraja is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “The primordial king; the first and eternal sovereign”.
Is Adiraja a boy or girl name?
Adiraja is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Adiraja?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Adiraja aligns with the Krittika nakshatra, under the Mesha (Aries) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Adiraja?
The Chaldean name number of Adiraja is 2.
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