Lilajitamahadeva
Lilajitamahadeva (लीलाजितमहादेव) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “One who conquered Mahadeva through divine sport”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Lilajitamahadeva (लीलाजितमहादेव) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “One who conquered Mahadeva through divine sport”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Lilajitamahadeva (लीलाजितमहादेव, IAST: Līlājitamahādeva) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “One who conquered Mahadeva through divine sport”. From līlā (divine play), jita (conquered), and mahādeva (the great god Shiva), this name celebrates Vishnu's transcendent supremacy expressed not through force but through effortless cosmic playfulness.
Meaning, etymology & significance
The compound weaves together three Sanskrit roots: līlā (लीला), the sacred concept of divine sport or effortless action; jita (जित), meaning conquered or surpassed; and Mahādeva, the exalted epithet of Lord Shiva. Together they proclaim that Vishnu subdued even the mighty Mahadeva not by struggle but by the sheer grace of his playful divine nature. This epithet reflects the Vaishnava theological insight that the Supreme's will manifests without effort, as a child at play.
This epithet is borne by Lord Vishnu in the Vishnu Sahasranama, underscoring his universal sovereignty over all divine powers. As a given name, it is compound and lengthy; its short devotional form 'Lila' or 'Lilajit' may serve more gracefully in daily address.
Scriptural source
Lilajitamahadeva appears in the Vishnu Sahasranama, among the sacred names of Vishnu.
Lilajitamahadeva — Name Facts
- Meaning
- One who conquered Mahadeva through divine sport
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Bharani
- Rashi
- Mesha (Aries)
- Numerology
- 6
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lilajitamahadeva mean?
Lilajitamahadeva is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “One who conquered Mahadeva through divine sport”.
Is Lilajitamahadeva a boy or girl name?
Lilajitamahadeva is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Lilajitamahadeva?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Lilajitamahadeva aligns with the Bharani nakshatra, under the Mesha (Aries) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Lilajitamahadeva?
The Chaldean name number of Lilajitamahadeva is 6.
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