Garudavahana
Garudavahana (गरुडवाहन) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “He whose vehicle is the eagle Garuda”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Garudavahana (गरुडवाहन) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “He whose vehicle is the eagle Garuda”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Garudavahana (गरुडवाहन, IAST: Garuḍavāhana) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “He whose vehicle is the eagle Garuda”. From garuḍa (the divine eagle-king) and vāhana (vehicle or mount, from vah 'to carry'), this name proclaims Vishnu's supremacy as the lord borne aloft by the king of birds, symbol of swift grace and the defeat of serpentine evil.
Meaning, etymology & significance
Garuḍa, the mighty eagle and lord of all birds, is Vishnu's eternal vehicle and one of His most devoted servants, embodying the Vedas and the power of solar light. Vāhana derives from the root vah meaning 'to bear' or 'to convey,' so Garuḍavāhana literally is 'he who is conveyed by Garuḍa.' This relationship signifies the union of the highest devotion with divine grace, for Garuda's very being is transformed and elevated through his service to the Lord.
Garudavahana is a celebrated Vaishnava name used both as a temple epithet and as a given name, particularly in South India and Karnataka. Pronounced ga-ROO-da-VAA-ha-na, with the retroflex 'ḍ' giving it a stately classical resonance.
Scriptural source
Garudavahana 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, Garudavahana aligns with the Dhanishta nakshatra, under the Makara rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 9.
Garudavahana — Name Facts
- Meaning
- He whose vehicle is the eagle Garuda
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Dhanishta
- Rashi
- Makara (Capricorn)
- Numerology
- 9
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Garudavahana mean?
Garudavahana is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “He whose vehicle is the eagle Garuda”.
Is Garudavahana a boy or girl name?
Garudavahana is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Garudavahana?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Garudavahana aligns with the Dhanishta nakshatra, under the Makara (Capricorn) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Garudavahana?
The Chaldean name number of Garudavahana is 9.
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