Jaganmaya
Jaganmaya (जगन्मय) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “He who pervades and is the very essence of the universe”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Jaganmaya (जगन्मय) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “He who pervades and is the very essence of the universe”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Jaganmaya (जगन्मय, IAST: Jaganmaya) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “He who pervades and is the very essence of the universe”. Jaganmaya unites 'jagat' with the suffix '-maya' (permeated by, consisting of), asserting that Vishnu is not merely the lord of the universe but its very substance — the cosmos itself is a manifestation of his being.
Meaning, etymology & significance
The Sanskrit suffix '-maya' is profoundly non-dualistic: 'annamaya' means consisting of food, 'ānandamaya' means consisting of bliss — so 'jaganmaya' means that Vishnu is composed of, and identical with, the entire world in the deepest ontological sense. This name bridges the personal God of bhakti and the impersonal Brahman of Advaita, suggesting that the universe is not separate from the divine but is his self-expression. Devotees who contemplate this name are led to see every created thing as sacred.
Jaganmaya is used as a given name for boys in traditional Vaiṣṇava families, particularly in Odisha and Bengal; it is melodious and spiritually profound, pronounced 'ja-gan-MA-ya.'
Scriptural source
Jaganmaya 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, Jaganmaya aligns with the Uttara ashadha nakshatra, under the Makara rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 9.
Jaganmaya — Name Facts
- Meaning
- He who pervades and is the very essence of the universe
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Uttara Ashadha
- Rashi
- Makara (Capricorn)
- Numerology
- 9
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jaganmaya mean?
Jaganmaya is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “He who pervades and is the very essence of the universe”.
Is Jaganmaya a boy or girl name?
Jaganmaya is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Jaganmaya?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Jaganmaya aligns with the Uttara Ashadha nakshatra, under the Makara (Capricorn) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Jaganmaya?
The Chaldean name number of Jaganmaya is 9.
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