Datrishreshtha
Datrishreshtha (दातृश्रेष्ठ) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The greatest among all givers”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Datrishreshtha (दातृश्रेष्ठ) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The greatest among all givers”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Datrishreshtha (दातृश्रेष्ठ, IAST: dātṛśreṣṭha) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The greatest among all givers”. Dātṛ means 'giver' and śreṣṭha means 'foremost or best,' together proclaiming Vishnu as the supreme benefactor whose generosity surpasses every other donor in creation.
Meaning, etymology & significance
In Sanskrit tradition the dātṛ — one who gives — is revered as a spiritual exemplar, and the superlative śreṣṭha elevates this quality to its absolute apex in the person of Vishnu. The name encapsulates the Vaishnava conviction that all cosmic abundance ultimately flows from the Lord's inexhaustible will to bestow.
As an epithet in the Vishnu Sahasranama, it celebrates Vishnu's role as the ultimate patron of dharma, mokṣa, and material well-being alike; the name is compound and best shortened to Datrishrestha or simply Shreshthadatri for a given name.
Scriptural source
Datrishreshtha 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, Datrishreshtha aligns with the Pushya nakshatra, under the Karka rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 9.
Datrishreshtha — Name Facts
- Meaning
- The greatest among all givers
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Pushya
- Rashi
- Karka (Cancer)
- Numerology
- 9
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Datrishreshtha mean?
Datrishreshtha is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “The greatest among all givers”.
Is Datrishreshtha a boy or girl name?
Datrishreshtha is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Datrishreshtha?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Datrishreshtha aligns with the Pushya nakshatra, under the Karka (Cancer) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Datrishreshtha?
The Chaldean name number of Datrishreshtha is 9.
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