Anantakirti
Anantakirti (अनन्तकीर्ति) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “He of infinite, unending fame and glory”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Anantakirti (अनन्तकीर्ति) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “He of infinite, unending fame and glory”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Anantakirti (अनन्तकीर्ति, IAST: Anantakīrti) is an Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “He of infinite, unending fame and glory”. From ananta (infinite, without end) and kīrti (fame, renown, from kīrt 'to mention' or 'to praise'), this name celebrates Vishnu's glory as a luminosity that no age, dissolution, or cosmic cycle can ever exhaust.
Meaning, etymology & significance
Ananta means literally 'without end' (a- + anta, 'end'), one of the most beloved qualifiers in Sanskrit theology applied to Vishnu's boundless nature. Kīrti derives from the root kīrt meaning 'to proclaim' or 'to celebrate,' referring to fame that spreads through praise; the Puranas hold that Vishnu's glory is sung in every world by every class of beings at all times. Together, Anantakīrti declares that the Lord's renown is as infinite as His own being, resounding eternally in the hearts of all who remember Him.
Anantakīrti is used both as a devotional epithet of Vishnu and as a given name in Vaishnava families across India; it has also been borne by notable Jain scholar-monks, though in the Vishnu Sahasranama context it belongs solely to Vishnu. Pronounced a-nan-ta-KEER-ti, with a clear long 'ī' in the final syllable.
Scriptural source
Anantakirti 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, Anantakirti aligns with the Krittika nakshatra, under the Mesha rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 9.
Anantakirti — Name Facts
- Meaning
- He of infinite, unending fame and glory
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Krittika
- Rashi
- Mesha (Aries)
- Numerology
- 9
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Anantakirti mean?
Anantakirti is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “He of infinite, unending fame and glory”.
Is Anantakirti a boy or girl name?
Anantakirti is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Anantakirti?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Anantakirti aligns with the Krittika nakshatra, under the Mesha (Aries) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Anantakirti?
The Chaldean name number of Anantakirti is 9.
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