Apamara
Apamara (अपमार) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Destroyer of misfortune and untimely death”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Apamara (अपमार) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Destroyer of misfortune and untimely death”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Apamara (अपमार, IAST: Apamāra) is an Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Destroyer of misfortune and untimely death”. From 'apa' (away, removal) and 'māra' (death, destruction, affliction), this name affirms that the Lord removes all forms of fatal affliction and inauspicious death from His devotees.
Meaning, etymology & significance
The prefix 'apa' carries the force of removal or negation, while 'māra' refers to death, pestilence, or the demon of destruction. The compound thus describes the divine power that wards off untimely or inauspicious death, protecting the devotee at the threshold of mortality itself. Vishnu as Apamāra is the compassionate guardian who stands between His devotees and premature dissolution.
This epithet of Vishnu appears in the Vishnu Sahasranama, emphasising His role as the great protector who defeats even death on behalf of those who surrender to Him. Pronounced 'a-pa-maa-ra,' the name is distinct from 'Apamāra' as an epithet of the demon defeated by Nataraja, and that distinction should be noted in its Vaishnava context.
Scriptural source
Apamara 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, Apamara aligns with the Krittika nakshatra, under the Mesha rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 9.
Apamara — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Destroyer of misfortune and untimely death
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Krittika
- Rashi
- Mesha (Aries)
- Numerology
- 9
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Apamara mean?
Apamara is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “Destroyer of misfortune and untimely death”.
Is Apamara a boy or girl name?
Apamara is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Apamara?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Apamara aligns with the Krittika nakshatra, under the Mesha (Aries) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Apamara?
The Chaldean name number of Apamara is 9.
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