Ekavira
Ekavira (एकवीर) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The one supreme hero; matchless warrior”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Ekavira (एकवीर) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The one supreme hero; matchless warrior”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Ekavira (एकवीर, IAST: Ekavīra) is an Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The one supreme hero; matchless warrior”. From eka (one, alone) and vīra (hero, warrior, champion), this name celebrates Vishnu as the singular incomparable champion whose valor surpasses every other being across all three worlds.
Meaning, etymology & significance
The Sanskrit vīra carries a rich range: physical courage, heroic action, spiritual valor, and the seed-force of the universe. Ekavīra thus is not merely a warrior but the one hero whose presence pervades and underwrites all heroism in existence. In some traditions, Ekavīra is also a name associated with the power that confronts and defeats cosmic evil single-handedly, as Vishnu does in each of His avatāras.
Ekavīra is used as a given name for boys in various Hindu communities, particularly among Vaishnava and Shaiva-inclined families, and is also found as the name of a goddess in certain regional traditions. Pronounced E-ka-vee-ra, it is crisp, strong, and easily recognized.
Scriptural source
Ekavira appears in the Vishnu Sahasranama, among the sacred names of Vishnu.
Ekavira — Name Facts
- Meaning
- The one supreme hero; matchless warrior
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Krittika
- Rashi
- Vrishabha (Taurus)
- Numerology
- 9
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ekavira mean?
Ekavira is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “The one supreme hero; matchless warrior”.
Is Ekavira a boy or girl name?
Ekavira is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Ekavira?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Ekavira aligns with the Krittika nakshatra, under the Vrishabha (Taurus) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Ekavira?
The Chaldean name number of Ekavira is 9.
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