Jagannidhi
Jagannidhi (जगन्निधि) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The supreme treasure and repository of the universe”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Jagannidhi (जगन्निधि) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The supreme treasure and repository of the universe”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Jagannidhi (जगन्निधि, IAST: Jagannidhi) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The supreme treasure and repository of the universe”. Jagannidhi pairs 'jagat' with 'nidhi' (treasure, receptacle, from 'ni + dhā,' that which is placed within), declaring Vishnu to be the hidden treasury in which the entire cosmos is stored and from which it is revealed.
Meaning, etymology & significance
In classical Sanskrit, 'nidhi' refers to a buried treasure or a divine hoard — the nine nidhis of Kubera being the most famous instance. Applied to Vishnu, the compound elevates this to cosmic scale: the Lord is the inexhaustible storehouse of all that exists, all grace, all knowledge, and all life. Theologically, this reflects the Upaniṣadic teaching that all beings emerge from Brahman, exist within it, and dissolve back into it.
Jagannidhi is a meaningful and phonetically pleasing name for boys, used in Vaiṣṇava communities; it is pronounced 'ja-gan-NI-dhi' and shares its melodic quality with the more common 'Jagannātha.'
Scriptural source
Jagannidhi 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, Jagannidhi aligns with the Uttara ashadha nakshatra, under the Makara rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 9.
Jagannidhi — Name Facts
- Meaning
- The supreme treasure and repository of the universe
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Uttara Ashadha
- Rashi
- Makara (Capricorn)
- Numerology
- 9
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jagannidhi mean?
Jagannidhi is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “The supreme treasure and repository of the universe”.
Is Jagannidhi a boy or girl name?
Jagannidhi is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Jagannidhi?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Jagannidhi aligns with the Uttara Ashadha nakshatra, under the Makara (Capricorn) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Jagannidhi?
The Chaldean name number of Jagannidhi is 9.
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