Dushtamohana
Dushtamohana (दुष्टमोहन) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Deluder and confuser of the wicked”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Dushtamohana (दुष्टमोहन) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Deluder and confuser of the wicked”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Dushtamohana (दुष्टमोहन, IAST: Duṣṭamohana) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Deluder and confuser of the wicked”. From duṣṭa (wicked, corrupt) and mohana (one who creates delusion or bewilderment), this epithet reveals Viṣṇu's māyāśakti deployed specifically to confound and neutralize those who oppose dharma.
Meaning, etymology & significance
Duṣṭa carries the sense of one who is morally corrupted or malevolent, while mohana derives from the root muh, meaning to bewilder or delude. Viṣṇu employs his divine māyā not indiscriminately but with cosmic precision — targeting the arrogant and unrighteous to dismantle their power and prevent harm to the innocent. This is a protective function of divine illusion wielded by the Lord as a sword of dharmic justice.
This epithet appears in the Viṣṇu Sahasranāma emphasizing Viṣṇu's role as the guardian of cosmic order against the forces of adharma. Pronounced dush-tuh-mo-huh-nuh, with the retroflex ṭa clearly distinguished.
Scriptural source
Dushtamohana 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, Dushtamohana aligns with the Ashlesha nakshatra, under the Karka rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 1.
Dushtamohana — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Deluder and confuser of the wicked
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Ashlesha
- Rashi
- Karka (Cancer)
- Numerology
- 1
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dushtamohana mean?
Dushtamohana is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “Deluder and confuser of the wicked”.
Is Dushtamohana a boy or girl name?
Dushtamohana is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Dushtamohana?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Dushtamohana aligns with the Ashlesha nakshatra, under the Karka (Cancer) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Dushtamohana?
The Chaldean name number of Dushtamohana is 1.
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