Gandharvagra
Gandharvagra (गन्धर्वाग्र) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The foremost among the Gandharvas, the celestial musicians”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Gandharvagra (गन्धर्वाग्र) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The foremost among the Gandharvas, the celestial musicians”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Gandharvagra (गन्धर्वाग्र, IAST: gandharvāgra) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The foremost among the Gandharvas, the celestial musicians”. Compounded from gandharva (the divine celestial musicians of heaven) and agra (foremost, first), this name reveals Vishnu as the supreme lord and leader even of the exquisite Gandharva beings.
Meaning, etymology & significance
The Gandharvas are a class of celestial beings renowned in Vedic and Puranic literature for their musical mastery and ethereal beauty, dwelling in the heavenly realms. Agra, meaning 'foremost' or 'chief,' placed after gandharva creates a bahuvrīhi or tatpurusha compound indicating that Vishnu presides as the highest among this luminous order. This name points to the Lord's sovereignty over all divine hierarchies, including those of art, music, and celestial joy.
As an epithet of Vishnu, Gandharvāgra is uncommon in modern naming practice but meaningful in the context of the Sahasranama's comprehensive declaration of the Lord's supremacy. Pronounced gan-dhar-VAA-gra, it is best suited to devotional or traditional contexts.
Scriptural source
Gandharvagra 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, Gandharvagra aligns with the Dhanishta nakshatra, under the Makara rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 7.
Gandharvagra — Name Facts
- Meaning
- The foremost among the Gandharvas, the celestial musicians
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Dhanishta
- Rashi
- Makara (Capricorn)
- Numerology
- 7
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gandharvagra mean?
Gandharvagra is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “The foremost among the Gandharvas, the celestial musicians”.
Is Gandharvagra a boy or girl name?
Gandharvagra is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Gandharvagra?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Gandharvagra aligns with the Dhanishta nakshatra, under the Makara (Capricorn) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Gandharvagra?
The Chaldean name number of Gandharvagra is 7.
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