Durjneya
Durjneya (दुर्ज्ञेय) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “One who is extremely difficult to know”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Durjneya (दुर्ज्ञेय) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “One who is extremely difficult to know”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Durjneya (दुर्ज्ञेय, IAST: Durjñeya) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “One who is extremely difficult to know”. From Sanskrit 'dus' (difficult) and 'jñeya' (knowable, from root 'jñā' — to know), this epithet honors Vishnu as the Supreme whose true nature eludes even the most penetrating intellect.
Meaning, etymology & significance
The name Durjñeya is formed by combining the prefix 'dus' (denoting difficulty or adversity) with 'jñeya,' the gerundive of 'jñā,' meaning 'that which ought to be known.' Together they convey the profound mystery of the Divine, who transcends all ordinary faculties of perception and reason. Vishnu is thus celebrated as the one whose infinite nature cannot be fully grasped by scholarship, meditation, or worldly wisdom alone.
As an epithet in the Vishnu Sahasranama, Durjñeya underscores the transcendence of the Lord beyond conceptual comprehension. Pronounced 'dur-GYEY-ya,' the 'jñ' cluster is rendered as a palatal nasal followed by a soft 'y' sound in classical Sanskrit.
Scriptural source
Durjneya 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, Durjneya aligns with the Ashlesha nakshatra, under the Karka rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 7.
Durjneya — Name Facts
- Meaning
- One who is extremely difficult to know
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Ashlesha
- Rashi
- Karka (Cancer)
- Numerology
- 7
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Durjneya mean?
Durjneya is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “One who is extremely difficult to know”.
Is Durjneya a boy or girl name?
Durjneya is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Durjneya?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Durjneya aligns with the Ashlesha nakshatra, under the Karka (Cancer) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Durjneya?
The Chaldean name number of Durjneya is 7.
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