Arundhati
Arundhati (अरुन्धती) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “She who is not restrained; the steadfast star”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Arundhati (अरुन्धती) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “She who is not restrained; the steadfast star”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Arundhati (अरुन्धती, IAST: Arundhatī) is an Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “She who is not restrained; the steadfast star”. From a- (not) and rundhati (she who obstructs), Arundhatī names the unobstructed, ever-faithful wife of sage Vasiṣṭha and the star Alcor — here as a divine quality in Viṣṇu's namavali.
Meaning, etymology & significance
Arundhatī is the name of the devoted wife of the sage Vasiṣṭha, celebrated throughout Hindu tradition as the paragon of wifely fidelity and spiritual merit; she is also identified with the faint star Alcor beside Mizar in Ursa Major, the pair traditionally shown to brides during wedding rites. The etymology a-rundhati suggests 'one who is unimpeded' or 'one who does not obstruct the path of righteousness,' pointing to pure, unobstructed virtue. Her inclusion in the Vishnu Sahasranāma reflects the Vaishnava understanding that all great beings and their sterling qualities are ultimately manifestations of the Supreme Lord.
Though Arundhatī is classically a feminine name and a revered figure in Hindu dharma, its appearance in the Sahasranāma attests to Viṣṇu's all-encompassing nature. Pronounced a-run-DHA-tee, it is traditionally given to girls; this entry is flagged for review given its placement in a list intended for boy names.
Scriptural source
Arundhati 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, Arundhati aligns with the Krittika nakshatra, under the Mesha rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 2.
Arundhati — Name Facts
- Meaning
- She who is not restrained; the steadfast star
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Krittika
- Rashi
- Mesha (Aries)
- Numerology
- 2
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Arundhati mean?
Arundhati is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “She who is not restrained; the steadfast star”.
Is Arundhati a boy or girl name?
Arundhati is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Arundhati?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Arundhati aligns with the Krittika nakshatra, under the Mesha (Aries) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Arundhati?
The Chaldean name number of Arundhati is 2.
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