Hitatama
Hitatama (हिततम) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The most beneficial and well-wishing of all”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Hitatama (हिततम) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The most beneficial and well-wishing of all”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Hitatama (हिततम, IAST: hitatama) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The most beneficial and well-wishing of all”. Hita means 'beneficial, wholesome, well-wishing' and tama is the Sanskrit superlative suffix, so hitatama proclaims Vishnu as the being who seeks the greatest good of every creature more than anyone else possibly could.
Meaning, etymology & significance
Hita is one of the most quietly powerful words in Sanskrit ethics — it refers not to what is pleasurable (priya) but to what is genuinely good for the soul, pointing to Vishnu's discerning, wise compassion that gives not merely what is desired but what is truly needed. The superlative elevation through tama makes this name an absolute: no force in creation is more oriented toward the welfare of living beings than the Lord.
Hitatama is occasionally used in Vaishnava naming traditions and carries a beautifully understated spiritual meaning; it is pronounced hi-TUH-tuh-muh and may be shortened to Hita in everyday use.
Scriptural source
Hitatama 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, Hitatama aligns with the Punarvasu nakshatra, under the Karka rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 3.
Hitatama — Name Facts
- Meaning
- The most beneficial and well-wishing of all
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Punarvasu
- Rashi
- Karka (Cancer)
- Numerology
- 3
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hitatama mean?
Hitatama is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “The most beneficial and well-wishing of all”.
Is Hitatama a boy or girl name?
Hitatama is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Hitatama?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Hitatama aligns with the Punarvasu nakshatra, under the Karka (Cancer) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Hitatama?
The Chaldean name number of Hitatama is 3.
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