Halayudha
Halayudha (हलायुध) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “He whose weapon is the sacred plough”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Halayudha (हलायुध) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “He whose weapon is the sacred plough”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Halayudha (हलायुध, IAST: Halāyudha) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “He whose weapon is the sacred plough”. From hala (plough) and āyudha (weapon), this beloved name identifies the Lord—especially Balarāma—as the one whose divine instrument is the plough, which both cultivates the earth and serves as a weapon of righteousness.
Meaning, etymology & significance
Balarāma, the avatāra of Ādiśeṣa and elder brother of Krishna, is inseparably associated with the hala, the plough he bears on his shoulder. As an agricultural implement, the plough symbolises the nurturing of life and prosperity; as a weapon, it represents the power to uproot evil. The name Halāyudha thus unites the themes of sustenance and divine protection in a single, evocative image.
Halāyudha is a popular name in Vaishnava communities, particularly where Balarāma is venerated; it is clearly pronounced ha-laa-yu-dha and works well as a given name.
Scriptural source
Halayudha 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, Halayudha aligns with the Punarvasu nakshatra, under the Mithuna rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 9.
Halayudha — Name Facts
- Meaning
- He whose weapon is the sacred plough
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Punarvasu
- Rashi
- Mithuna (Gemini)
- Numerology
- 9
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Halayudha mean?
Halayudha is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “He whose weapon is the sacred plough”.
Is Halayudha a boy or girl name?
Halayudha is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Halayudha?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Halayudha aligns with the Punarvasu nakshatra, under the Mithuna (Gemini) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Halayudha?
The Chaldean name number of Halayudha is 9.
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