Arishtamathana
Arishtamathana (अरिष्टमथन) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Destroyer of the demon Ariṣṭa”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Arishtamathana (अरिष्टमथन) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Destroyer of the demon Ariṣṭa”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Arishtamathana (अरिष्टमथन, IAST: Ariṣṭamathana) is an Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Destroyer of the demon Ariṣṭa”. From Ariṣṭa (the bull-demon who attacked Vraja) and mathana (churner/slayer, from math, 'to crush'), this epithet commemorates Kṛṣṇa's effortless dispatch of the mighty demonic bull, asserting His eternal role as protector of the innocent.
Meaning, etymology & significance
The Bhāgavata Purāṇa (10.36) narrates how Ariṣṭāsura, a massive demonic bull sent by Kaṃsa, charged into Vrindavana terrorizing the cowherds; Kṛṣṇa seized the beast by its horns, twirled it, and slew it with sovereign ease. The root math or manth means 'to churn or crush,' giving mathana the sense of one who thoroughly destroys. This name thus assures devotees that the Lord is ever vigilant, standing between His beloved community and every force of evil.
Kṛṣṇa is invoked as Ariṣṭamathana in Vaiṣṇava stotras that catalogue His demon-slaying exploits, and the name carries a protective, warrior energy suitable for a boy. It is pronounced a-riṣ-ṭa-ma-tha-na, with the retroflex ṣṭa carefully distinguished.
Scriptural source
Arishtamathana 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, Arishtamathana aligns with the Krittika nakshatra, under the Mesha rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 2.
Arishtamathana — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Destroyer of the demon Ariṣṭa
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Krittika
- Rashi
- Mesha (Aries)
- Numerology
- 2
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Arishtamathana mean?
Arishtamathana is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “Destroyer of the demon Ariṣṭa”.
Is Arishtamathana a boy or girl name?
Arishtamathana is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Arishtamathana?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Arishtamathana aligns with the Krittika nakshatra, under the Mesha (Aries) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Arishtamathana?
The Chaldean name number of Arishtamathana is 2.
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