Devendratanayakshighna
Devendratanayakshighna (देवेन्द्रतनयाक्षिघ्न) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Slayer of Aksha, son of the lord of gods”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Devendratanayakshighna (देवेन्द्रतनयाक्षिघ्न) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Slayer of Aksha, son of the lord of gods”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Devendratanayakshighna (देवेन्द्रतनयाक्षिघ्न, IAST: Devendratanayākṣighna) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Slayer of Aksha, son of the lord of gods”. This compound epithet, meaning 'the slayer of Aksha who was son of the king of demons (Ravana, sometimes rendered as opposed to Devendra's lineage context)', points to Rama's prowess in destroying the mighty Aksha Kumar in Lanka.
Meaning, etymology & significance
The name composes 'Devendra-tanaya' (son of the lord of devas, here contextually meaning a powerful prince) and 'akshi-ghna' (destroyer of Aksha). It celebrates Lord Rama's feat of slaying Aksha, the youthful and formidable son of Ravana, who was sent against the invading Vanara forces. This act demonstrated Rama's boundless might and his ability to cut down even the mightiest of warriors.
This epithet is borne by Lord Vishnu in his Rama avatar within the Vishnu Sahasranama tradition. As a multi-part compound, it is rarely given as a standalone personal name but remains a revered liturgical address.
Scriptural source
Devendratanayakshighna 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, Devendratanayakshighna aligns with the Ashlesha nakshatra, under the Karka rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 7.
Devendratanayakshighna — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Slayer of Aksha, son of the lord of gods
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Revati
- Rashi
- Karka (Cancer)
- Numerology
- 7
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Devendratanayakshighna mean?
Devendratanayakshighna is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “Slayer of Aksha, son of the lord of gods”.
Is Devendratanayakshighna a boy or girl name?
Devendratanayakshighna is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Devendratanayakshighna?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Devendratanayakshighna aligns with the Revati nakshatra, under the Karka (Cancer) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Devendratanayakshighna?
The Chaldean name number of Devendratanayakshighna is 7.
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