Jagaddhata
Jagaddhata (जगद्धाता) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Sustainer and supporter of the entire world”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Jagaddhata (जगद्धाता) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Sustainer and supporter of the entire world”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Jagaddhata (जगद्धाता, IAST: Jagaddhātā) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Sustainer and supporter of the entire world”. From 'jagat' and 'dhātā' (sustainer, ordainer, from the root 'dhā,' to hold, to place), this name affirms Vishnu's unceasing work of upholding the order and continuity of all creation.
Meaning, etymology & significance
The root 'dhā' is one of the most generative in Sanskrit, encompassing the ideas of placing, holding, nourishing, and ordaining; 'dhātā' therefore means not merely one who holds things up but one who continuously orders and nourishes them from within. In Vishnu theology, this sustaining function is the essence of the 'sthiti' aspect of the divine — neither creation nor destruction, but the loving, patient maintenance of all living things. The name carries the image of a hand that never lets go.
Jagaddhātā is used in Vaiṣṇava liturgy and occasionally as a given name in South India; note that 'jagad' + 'dhātā' causes sandhi producing 'jagaddhātā,' and the name is pronounced 'ja-gad-DHAA-taa.'
Scriptural source
Jagaddhata 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, Jagaddhata aligns with the Uttara ashadha nakshatra, under the Makara rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 7.
Jagaddhata — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Sustainer and supporter of the entire world
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Uttara Ashadha
- Rashi
- Makara (Capricorn)
- Numerology
- 7
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jagaddhata mean?
Jagaddhata is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “Sustainer and supporter of the entire world”.
Is Jagaddhata a boy or girl name?
Jagaddhata is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Jagaddhata?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Jagaddhata aligns with the Uttara Ashadha nakshatra, under the Makara (Capricorn) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Jagaddhata?
The Chaldean name number of Jagaddhata is 7.
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