Kritantajit
Kritantajit (कृतान्तजित्) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Conqueror of Kṛtānta, the lord of death”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Kritantajit (कृतान्तजित्) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Conqueror of Kṛtānta, the lord of death”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Kritantajit (कृतान्तजित्, IAST: Kṛtāntajit) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Conqueror of Kṛtānta, the lord of death”. From kṛtānta (Yama, death, literally 'he who makes the end') and jit (conqueror), this name proclaims Viṣṇu as the one who transcends and defeats even the power of death itself.
Meaning, etymology & significance
Kṛtānta is a well-known epithet of Yama, the god of death, derived from kṛta (made, brought about) and anta (end), meaning 'he who brings the final end.' Jit comes from the root ji, meaning to conquer or overcome. Together, Kṛtāntajit declares that Viṣṇu alone holds sovereignty over the cycle of mortality, being the deathless reality that outlasts all dissolution.
In the Viṣṇu Sahasranāma, this name underscores the devotional conviction that surrender to Viṣṇu liberates one from the fear of death. The name Kritantajit is phonetically accessible in modern usage, though it remains relatively rare as a given personal name.
Scriptural source
Kritantajit appears in the Vishnu Sahasranama, among the sacred names of Vishnu.
Kritantajit — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Conqueror of Kṛtānta, the lord of death
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Mrigashira
- Rashi
- Mithuna (Gemini)
- Numerology
- 8
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kritantajit mean?
Kritantajit is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “Conqueror of Kṛtānta, the lord of death”.
Is Kritantajit a boy or girl name?
Kritantajit is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Kritantajit?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Kritantajit aligns with the Mrigashira nakshatra, under the Mithuna (Gemini) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Kritantajit?
The Chaldean name number of Kritantajit is 8.
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