Chaturatma
Chaturatma (चतुरात्मन्) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The fourfold self; he of the four-formed nature”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Chaturatma (चतुरात्मन्) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The fourfold self; he of the four-formed nature”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Chaturatma (चतुरात्मन्, IAST: Caturātman) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The fourfold self; he of the four-formed nature”. From 'catur' (four) and 'ātman' (self, soul), Caturātman describes Viṣṇu's divine nature as fourfold—spanning his four vyūha (cosmic emanation) forms, or the four aspects of consciousness.
Meaning, etymology & significance
In Pāñcarātra theology, Viṣṇu manifests in four primary vyūha forms: Vāsudeva, Saṅkarṣaṇa, Pradyumna, and Aniruddha, each presiding over different cosmic functions. As Caturātman, Viṣṇu's singular divine self comprehends all four of these emanations, affirming that behind apparent diversity lies one supreme consciousness. This name beautifully expresses the unity-in-multiplicity that characterizes the Vaiṣṇava understanding of divinity.
Caturātman is a deeply theological epithet cherished in Pāñcarātra and Vaikhānasa traditions of Viṣṇu worship. It is pronounced cha-tu-raat-man, with a long 'ā' in the third syllable.
Scriptural source
Chaturatma 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, Chaturatma aligns with the Revati nakshatra, under the Meena rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 4.
Chaturatma — Name Facts
- Meaning
- The fourfold self; he of the four-formed nature
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Revati
- Rashi
- Meena (Pisces)
- Numerology
- 4
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Chaturatma mean?
Chaturatma is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “The fourfold self; he of the four-formed nature”.
Is Chaturatma a boy or girl name?
Chaturatma is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Chaturatma?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Chaturatma aligns with the Revati nakshatra, under the Meena (Pisces) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Chaturatma?
The Chaldean name number of Chaturatma is 4.
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