Daityaraja
Daityaraja (दैत्यराज) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “King among the Daityas; lord of the titan race”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Daityaraja (दैत्यराज) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “King among the Daityas; lord of the titan race”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Daityaraja (दैत्यराज, IAST: Daityarāja) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “King among the Daityas; lord of the titan race”. Composed of 'daitya' (the powerful titan sons of Diti) and 'rāja' (king, sovereign), this epithet, when applied to Vishnu, reflects his paradoxical sovereignty even over the cosmic forces of opposition — for he who rules the Daityas is lord of every power in existence.
Meaning, etymology & significance
The Daityas are the mighty descendants of the sage Kaśyapa and his wife Diti, renowned as the great adversaries of the gods across the Purāṇas. For Vishnu to be called their 'rāja' can be understood in two ways: either through the Vaishnava identification of Vishnu with Prahlāda (the greatest Daitya-devotee and their righteous king), or through the theological affirmation that Vishnu's sovereignty is so absolute it encompasses even those who oppose dharma.
In the Sahasranama context, this name may also echo Vishnu's manifestation as Vāmana, who as sovereign presence humbled Bali the Daitya king and reclaimed the three worlds. As a given name Daityarāja is unusual and somewhat complex in register.
Scriptural source
Daityaraja 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, Daityaraja aligns with the Pushya nakshatra, under the Karka rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 8.
Daityaraja — Name Facts
- Meaning
- King among the Daityas; lord of the titan race
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Pushya
- Rashi
- Karka (Cancer)
- Numerology
- 8
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Daityaraja mean?
Daityaraja is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “King among the Daityas; lord of the titan race”.
Is Daityaraja a boy or girl name?
Daityaraja is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Daityaraja?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Daityaraja aligns with the Pushya nakshatra, under the Karka (Cancer) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Daityaraja?
The Chaldean name number of Daityaraja is 8.
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