Hamsa
Hamsa (हंस) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The divine swan; the pure, luminous Self”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Hamsa (हंस) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The divine swan; the pure, luminous Self”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Hamsa (हंस, IAST: haṃsa) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The divine swan; the pure, luminous Self”. Haṃsa, the sacred swan, is a symbol of pure consciousness and discrimination, pointing to Vishnu as the supreme Self who moves freely through creation yet remains untouched by it.
Meaning, etymology & significance
The word haṃsa carries layered meanings in Sanskrit: it is the swan, celebrated for its legendary ability to separate milk from water — a symbol of viveka (discrimination). It is also the breath itself, since the sound of each inhale and exhale (so'ham / haṃsa) is considered a spontaneous utterance of the divine name. In Vedāntic thought, Haṃsa is a title of the supreme Self, pure and luminous, gliding through the waters of saṃsāra without being bound by it.
Vishnu bears the name Haṃsa in the Sahasranama as the supreme, self-luminous witness-consciousness whose purity is never diminished by contact with the world. Pronounced HUM-sa, it is a graceful and widely recognized spiritual name used across many Hindu traditions.
Scriptural source
Hamsa 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, Hamsa aligns with the Punarvasu nakshatra, under the Mithuna rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 5.
Hamsa — Name Facts
- Meaning
- The divine swan; the pure, luminous Self
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Punarvasu
- Rashi
- Mithuna (Gemini)
- Numerology
- 5
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hamsa mean?
Hamsa is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “The divine swan; the pure, luminous Self”.
Is Hamsa a boy or girl name?
Hamsa is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Hamsa?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Hamsa aligns with the Punarvasu nakshatra, under the Mithuna (Gemini) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Hamsa?
The Chaldean name number of Hamsa is 5.
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