Balidhvamsi
Balidhvamsi (बलिध्वंसिन्) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Destroyer or subduer of the demon Bali”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Balidhvamsi (बलिध्वंसिन्) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Destroyer or subduer of the demon Bali”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Balidhvamsi (बलिध्वंसिन्, IAST: Balidhvaṃsin) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Destroyer or subduer of the demon Bali”. From 'Bali' (the asura king) and 'dhvaṃsin' (one who destroys or overthrows), this epithet honors Vishnu's cosmic act of humbling Bali's pride while simultaneously granting him liberation.
Meaning, etymology & significance
The compound 'Bali-dhvaṃsin' unites the name of the mighty asura king Bali with the root 'dhvaṃs' (to destroy, scatter, or bring down), forming a name that means the one who dismantled Bali's sovereignty. In the Vamana episode of the Bhagavata Purana, Vishnu as the dwarf Vamana steps across the three worlds, effectively ending Bali's dominion. Yet this 'destruction' is also an act of grace, as Bali attains immortal glory through surrender to the Lord.
This epithet belongs solely to Vishnu in the context of the Vamana avatara narrative. Being a compound descriptive epithet, it is rarely used as a standalone given name in modern practice.
Scriptural source
Balidhvamsi appears in the Vishnu Sahasranama, among the sacred names of Vishnu.
Balidhvamsi — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Destroyer or subduer of the demon Bali
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Rohini
- Rashi
- Vrishabha (Taurus)
- Numerology
- 4
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Balidhvamsi mean?
Balidhvamsi is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “Destroyer or subduer of the demon Bali”.
Is Balidhvamsi a boy or girl name?
Balidhvamsi is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Balidhvamsi?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Balidhvamsi aligns with the Rohini nakshatra, under the Vrishabha (Taurus) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Balidhvamsi?
The Chaldean name number of Balidhvamsi is 4.
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