Dvārakeshvara
Dvārakeshvara (द्वारकेश्वर) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Lord and sovereign of Dvārakā”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Dvārakeshvara (द्वारकेश्वर) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Lord and sovereign of Dvārakā”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Dvārakeshvara (द्वारकेश्वर, IAST: Dvārakéśvara) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Lord and sovereign of Dvārakā”. From dvārakā (the golden city of Dvārakā, 'the city of gates') and īśvara (lord, sovereign), this name proclaims Vishnu-Krishna as the supreme ruler and presiding deity of the celestial city He established on the western ocean.
Meaning, etymology & significance
Dvārakā — built by the divine architect Viśvakarmā at Krishna's request after the migration of the Yādavas — represents the earthly manifestation of Vaikuṇṭha, a city of unparalleled splendour where dharma reigned in every household and every citizen was immersed in the Lord's presence. To call Krishna 'Dvārakéśvara' is to invoke His royal majesty, His care for His people, and the beauty of a world shaped by divine presence. The name carries both political sovereignty and spiritual lordship.
Dvārakéśvara is a well-known and actively used name and epithet of Lord Krishna, appearing in temple inscriptions, devotional hymns, and personal names across India. The famous Dvārakādhīsha temple in Dvārakā, Gujarat, preserves this epithet in its holiest form; the name is pronounced dvā-ra-ke-śva-ra.
Scriptural source
Dvārakeshvara appears in the Vishnu Sahasranama, among the sacred names of Vishnu.
Dvārakeshvara — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Lord and sovereign of Dvārakā
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Pushya
- Rashi
- Karka (Cancer)
- Numerology
- 3
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dvārakeshvara mean?
Dvārakeshvara is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “Lord and sovereign of Dvārakā”.
Is Dvārakeshvara a boy or girl name?
Dvārakeshvara is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Dvārakeshvara?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Dvārakeshvara aligns with the Pushya nakshatra, under the Karka (Cancer) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Dvārakeshvara?
The Chaldean name number of Dvārakeshvara is 3.
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