Balisvarajyada
Balisvarajyada (बलिस्वराज्यद) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Bestower of sovereign dominion upon Bali”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Balisvarajyada (बलिस्वराज्यद) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Bestower of sovereign dominion upon Bali”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Balisvarajyada (बलिस्वराज्यद, IAST: Balisvarājyada) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Bestower of sovereign dominion upon Bali”. Composed of 'Bali' (the asura king), 'svarājya' (self-rule, sovereign kingdom), and 'da' (giver), this name honors the paradoxical grace by which Vishnu, having taken away Bali's earthly dominion, granted him eternal sovereignty over Sutala and immortal glory.
Meaning, etymology & significance
The name Balisvarājyada is a compound revealing the deeper generosity behind Vishnu's act in the Vamana episode. Having stepped across Bali's three worlds, Vishnu did not leave him bereft — instead he granted Bali 'svarājya,' meaning rulership of his own realm, specifically the netherworld Sutala, which is described in the Bhagavata Purana as a paradise surpassing even the heavens. The suffix 'da,' from the root 'dā' meaning to give, marks Vishnu as the supreme giver who turns apparent defeat into eternal benediction.
This compound epithet is used in devotional literature to highlight the grace-filled dimension of the Vamana-Bali narrative. Due to its length and compound nature, it is not typically employed as a given name.
Scriptural source
Balisvarajyada appears in the Vishnu Sahasranama, among the sacred names of Vishnu.
Balisvarajyada — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Bestower of sovereign dominion upon Bali
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Rohini
- Rashi
- Vrishabha (Taurus)
- Numerology
- 1
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Balisvarajyada mean?
Balisvarajyada is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “Bestower of sovereign dominion upon Bali”.
Is Balisvarajyada a boy or girl name?
Balisvarajyada is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Balisvarajyada?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Balisvarajyada aligns with the Rohini nakshatra, under the Vrishabha (Taurus) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Balisvarajyada?
The Chaldean name number of Balisvarajyada is 1.
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