Badarayana
Badarayana (बादरायण) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Descendant of Badarī, sage of the jujube forest”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Badarayana (बादरायण) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Descendant of Badarī, sage of the jujube forest”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Badarayana (बादरायण, IAST: Bādarāyaṇa) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Descendant of Badarī, sage of the jujube forest”. Bādarāyaṇa, meaning 'of the lineage of Badarī (the jujube tree)' or 'born at Badarikāśrama,' is the gotra-name of Vyāsa, signifying his sacred connection to the Himalayan hermitage where Nara and Nārāyaṇa eternally perform austerities.
Meaning, etymology & significance
Badarikāśrama in the Himalayas, where the badarī (Ziziphus jujuba) trees abound, is one of the holiest pilgrimage sites in India and the abode of Nara-Nārāyaṇa, the twin sages who are partial manifestations of Viṣṇu. Vyāsa is said to have composed his works at this very site, and his identification as Bādarāyaṇa thus links his creative and philosophical activity directly to the Lord's own eternal dwelling. The Brahmasūtras, which systematize Vedāntic philosophy, are traditionally known as the Bādarāyaṇasūtras, attesting to the lasting influence of this name.
Bādarāyaṇa is the author-name under which the Brahmasūtras are composed and is revered in all three major Vedāntic schools; as a given name it is traditional and carries deep philosophical resonance. Pronunciation: bā-da-rā-ya-ṇa.
Scriptural source
Badarayana appears in the Vishnu Sahasranama, among the sacred names of Vishnu.
Badarayana — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Descendant of Badarī, sage of the jujube forest
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Rohini
- Rashi
- Vrishabha (Taurus)
- Numerology
- 1
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Badarayana mean?
Badarayana is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “Descendant of Badarī, sage of the jujube forest”.
Is Badarayana a boy or girl name?
Badarayana is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Badarayana?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Badarayana aligns with the Rohini nakshatra, under the Vrishabha (Taurus) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Badarayana?
The Chaldean name number of Badarayana is 1.
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