Gadadhara
Gadadhara (गदाधर) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Bearer of the mace Kaumodaki”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Gadadhara (गदाधर) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Bearer of the mace Kaumodaki”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Gadadhara (गदाधर, IAST: Gadādhara) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Bearer of the mace Kaumodaki”. From gadā (mace) and dhara (holder or bearer), this name proclaims Vishnu as the eternal wielder of Kaumodaki, the divine mace symbolising the power of time and cosmic order.
Meaning, etymology & significance
Gadā refers specifically to Kaumodaki, Vishnu's celebrated divine mace regarded as a personification of primal power (śakti). The root dhṛ means 'to hold' or 'to bear,' making Gadādhara 'the one who holds the mace.' This weapon in the Lord's hand signifies His authority to destroy adharma and protect His devotees across all ages.
Gadadhara is a beloved Vaishnava name found widely across Bengal and South India, famously borne by the childhood name of Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa. Pronounced ga-DAA-dha-ra, all syllables clear and measured, it sits comfortably as a traditional given name.
Scriptural source
Gadadhara 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, Gadadhara aligns with the Dhanishta nakshatra, under the Makara rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 4.
Gadadhara — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Bearer of the mace Kaumodaki
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Dhanishta
- Rashi
- Makara (Capricorn)
- Numerology
- 4
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gadadhara mean?
Gadadhara is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “Bearer of the mace Kaumodaki”.
Is Gadadhara a boy or girl name?
Gadadhara is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Gadadhara?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Gadadhara aligns with the Dhanishta nakshatra, under the Makara (Capricorn) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Gadadhara?
The Chaldean name number of Gadadhara is 4.
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