Jagattraata
Jagattraata (जगत्त्राता) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Saviour and protector of the entire world”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Jagattraata (जगत्त्राता) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Saviour and protector of the entire world”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Jagattraata (जगत्त्राता, IAST: Jagattṛāta) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Saviour and protector of the entire world”. From 'jagat' (universe) and 'trātṛ' (one who saves, from the root 'trā,' to protect), this name exalts Vishnu as the ever-present rescuer who shields all of creation from dissolution and harm.
Meaning, etymology & significance
The root 'trā' (to protect, to save) generates 'trātṛ,' an agent noun meaning 'saviour,' giving the name a warmly personal quality — not a distant creator but an active deliverer. In Vaiṣṇava theology this epithet corresponds to the divine quality of 'rakṣatva,' the protective power Vishnu exercises through his avatāras, descending whenever dharma is endangered. Devotees invoke this name in times of collective crisis, trusting in the Lord's eternal readiness to save.
Jagattṛāta appears in the Vishnu Sahasranāma as a declaration of Vishnu's saving grace; the name is occasionally given to boys in traditional Vaiṣṇava families and is pronounced 'ja-gat-TRAA-ta.'
Scriptural source
Jagattraata 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, Jagattraata aligns with the Uttara ashadha nakshatra, under the Makara rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 5.
Jagattraata — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Saviour and protector of the entire world
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Uttara Ashadha
- Rashi
- Makara (Capricorn)
- Numerology
- 5
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jagattraata mean?
Jagattraata is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “Saviour and protector of the entire world”.
Is Jagattraata a boy or girl name?
Jagattraata is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Jagattraata?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Jagattraata aligns with the Uttara Ashadha nakshatra, under the Makara (Capricorn) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Jagattraata?
The Chaldean name number of Jagattraata is 5.
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