Devabrāhmaṇanāmaikadhātṛ
Devabrāhmaṇanāmaikadhātṛ (देवब्राह्मणनामैकधातृ) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Sole bearer and sustainer of the names of gods and brahmanas”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Devabrāhmaṇanāmaikadhātṛ (देवब्राह्मणनामैकधातृ) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Sole bearer and sustainer of the names of gods and brahmanas”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Devabrāhmaṇanāmaikadhātṛ (देवब्राह्मणनामैकधातृ, IAST: Devabrāhmaṇanāmaikadhātṛ) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Sole bearer and sustainer of the names of gods and brahmanas”. From deva (divine beings), brāhmaṇa (the priestly class), nāma (name, honor), eka (alone), and dhātṛ (bearer, sustainer from √dhā), this epithet affirms that all sacred titles and dignities — divine and human — find their ultimate support in Vishnu alone.
Meaning, etymology & significance
Dhātṛ (धातृ) derives from the root √dhā, meaning to hold, sustain, or establish; here it signifies the One who carries and maintains the very identity and honor of both the cosmic beings (devas) and the earthly custodians of Veda (brāhmaṇas). This is a statement of metaphysical support: without Vishnu's sustaining presence, neither divine office nor sacred learning would have any ground to stand upon.
This epithet is particularly meditated upon in the context of the Lord's role as Jagad-dhāta, the sustainer of the world, and His special protection of the twice-born and the celestials in times of adharma. Its compound length makes it more fitting for sacred recitation than as a personal name.
Scriptural source
Devabrāhmaṇanāmaikadhātṛ 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, Devabrāhmaṇanāmaikadhātṛ aligns with the Ashlesha nakshatra, under the Karka rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 4.
Devabrāhmaṇanāmaikadhātṛ — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Sole bearer and sustainer of the names of gods and brahmanas
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Revati
- Rashi
- Karka (Cancer)
- Numerology
- 5
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Devabrāhmaṇanāmaikadhātṛ mean?
Devabrāhmaṇanāmaikadhātṛ is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “Sole bearer and sustainer of the names of gods and brahmanas”.
Is Devabrāhmaṇanāmaikadhātṛ a boy or girl name?
Devabrāhmaṇanāmaikadhātṛ is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Devabrāhmaṇanāmaikadhātṛ?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Devabrāhmaṇanāmaikadhātṛ aligns with the Revati nakshatra, under the Karka (Cancer) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Devabrāhmaṇanāmaikadhātṛ?
The Chaldean name number of Devabrāhmaṇanāmaikadhātṛ is 5.
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