Dikpāla
Dikpāla (दिक्पाल) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Guardian and protector of all the directions”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Dikpāla (दिक्पाल) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Guardian and protector of all the directions”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Dikpāla (दिक्पाल, IAST: Dikpāla) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Guardian and protector of all the directions”. From dik (direction, the ten quarters of space) and pāla (protector, guardian, from the root pā — to protect), this epithet declares Vishnu as the sovereign protector who oversees and shelters all quarters of the cosmos.
Meaning, etymology & significance
In Hindu cosmology the ten directions (aṣṭa-dik plus zenith and nadir) are each guarded by a directional deity (dikpāla), yet Vishnu as Dikpāla is the overlord of all these guardians, the one who upholds the entire spatial order of creation. The root pā (to protect, to nourish) is also the root of pālana (sustenance), linking this name to Vishnu's fundamental role as the sustainer of all existence.
Dikpāla is an epithet of Vishnu in the Sahasranama that complements His cosmic role as Viśvabhṛt (supporter of the universe); it is used occasionally as a given name and is pronounced dik-PAA-la.
Scriptural source
Dikpāla 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, Dikpāla aligns with the Ashlesha nakshatra, under the Karka rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 1.
Dikpāla — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Guardian and protector of all the directions
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Ashlesha
- Rashi
- Karka (Cancer)
- Numerology
- 2
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dikpāla mean?
Dikpāla is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “Guardian and protector of all the directions”.
Is Dikpāla a boy or girl name?
Dikpāla is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Dikpāla?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Dikpāla aligns with the Ashlesha nakshatra, under the Karka (Cancer) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Dikpāla?
The Chaldean name number of Dikpāla is 2.
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