Ghora
Ghora (घोर) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Awesome, terrible, awe-inspiring in divine power”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Ghora (घोर) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Awesome, terrible, awe-inspiring in divine power”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Ghora (घोर, IAST: Ghora) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Awesome, terrible, awe-inspiring in divine power”. From the Sanskrit root 'ghu' conveying intensity, 'ghora' means dreadful or sublime, reflecting Vishnu's aspect as the fearsome destroyer of cosmic evil.
Meaning, etymology & significance
The word 'ghora' carries dual valence in Sanskrit theology: it denotes that which inspires terror in the wicked and overwhelming awe in the devotee. In the Sahasranama context it points to Vishnu's fierce protective energy—the same quality manifest in his Narasimha and Sudarshana aspects—where gentleness and ferocity coexist in perfect balance. The name reminds the seeker that the Divine is not merely benign but also boundless and awe-evoking.
As an epithet, Ghora appears in various Vedic and Puranic hymns addressed to the all-pervading Lord; as a given name it is uncommon but used in contexts emphasizing divine fierceness. Pronounced gho-rah, with a long 'o' sound.
Scriptural source
Ghora appears in the Vishnu Sahasranama, among the sacred names of Vishnu.
Ghora — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Awesome, terrible, awe-inspiring in divine power
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Ardra
- Rashi
- Mithuna (Gemini)
- Numerology
- 9
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ghora mean?
Ghora is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “Awesome, terrible, awe-inspiring in divine power”.
Is Ghora a boy or girl name?
Ghora is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Ghora?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Ghora aligns with the Ardra nakshatra, under the Mithuna (Gemini) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Ghora?
The Chaldean name number of Ghora is 9.
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