Jagaddhara
Jagaddhara (जगद्धर) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “bearer and sustainer of the entire universe”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Jagaddhara (जगद्धर) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “bearer and sustainer of the entire universe”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Jagaddhara (जगद्धर, IAST: Jagaddhara) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “bearer and sustainer of the entire universe”. Composed of 'jagat' (the moving world, the universe) and 'dhara' (one who holds or bears), this name declares Vishnu to be the cosmic Atlas upon whom all creation rests.
Meaning, etymology & significance
The name Jagaddhara reflects the central Vaishnava conviction that Vishnu is the substratum of all existence — he does not merely oversee creation but actively upholds it in every moment. 'Jagat', derived from the root 'gam' (to go), signifies the ever-moving manifest world, while 'dhara' from 'dhri' (to hold) evokes steadiness beneath all flux. Together they paint a portrait of infinite strength gracefully supporting infinite change.
Vishnu bears the name Jagaddhara as the preserver of the cosmos, echoing his role in the divine triad of creation, sustenance, and dissolution. Pronounced 'Ja-gad-dha-ra', it flows well as a traditional given name.
Scriptural source
Jagaddhara 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, Jagaddhara aligns with the Uttara ashadha nakshatra, under the Makara rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 5.
Jagaddhara — Name Facts
- Meaning
- bearer and sustainer of the entire universe
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Uttara Ashadha
- Rashi
- Makara (Capricorn)
- Numerology
- 5
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jagaddhara mean?
Jagaddhara is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “bearer and sustainer of the entire universe”.
Is Jagaddhara a boy or girl name?
Jagaddhara is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Jagaddhara?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Jagaddhara aligns with the Uttara Ashadha nakshatra, under the Makara (Capricorn) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Jagaddhara?
The Chaldean name number of Jagaddhara is 5.
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