Brahmajyeshtha
Brahmajyeshtha (ब्रह्मज्येष्ठ) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Elder or supreme among all beings of Brahman”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Brahmajyeshtha (ब्रह्मज्येष्ठ) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Elder or supreme among all beings of Brahman”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Brahmajyeshtha (ब्रह्मज्येष्ठ, IAST: Brahmajyeṣṭha) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Elder or supreme among all beings of Brahman”. From brahma (the sacred absolute or Brahma the creator) and jyeṣṭha (eldest, most excellent, first-born), this name proclaims Vishnu as the most ancient and supreme among all divine beings, prior even to the creator.
Meaning, etymology & significance
Jyeṣṭha derives from the superlative of jyā (to be great or senior), indicating not merely age but primordial precedence. When paired with brahma, it asserts Vishnu's ontological priority over the creative principle itself — a statement of sovereign divinity that resonates deeply in Vaishnava theology.
This epithet is theologically significant in establishing Vishnu's supremacy within the cosmic hierarchy. Pronounced brah-ma-jyeṣ-ṭha, with a retroflex ṣṭha, it carries a formal, classical dignity appropriate for liturgical use.
Scriptural source
Brahmajyeshtha appears in the Vishnu Sahasranama, among the sacred names of Vishnu.
Brahmajyeshtha — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Elder or supreme among all beings of Brahman
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Rohini
- Rashi
- Vrishabha (Taurus)
- Numerology
- 4
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Brahmajyeshtha mean?
Brahmajyeshtha is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “Elder or supreme among all beings of Brahman”.
Is Brahmajyeshtha a boy or girl name?
Brahmajyeshtha is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Brahmajyeshtha?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Brahmajyeshtha aligns with the Rohini nakshatra, under the Vrishabha (Taurus) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Brahmajyeshtha?
The Chaldean name number of Brahmajyeshtha is 4.
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