Maharudra
Maharudra (महारुद्र) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The great Rudra, supremely fierce and compassionate”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Maharudra (महारुद्र) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The great Rudra, supremely fierce and compassionate”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Maharudra (महारुद्र, IAST: Mahārudra) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The great Rudra, supremely fierce and compassionate”. From mahā (great) and Rudra (the roarer, the one who drives away sorrow), this name honors Viṣṇu in His most terrifyingly compassionate aspect, unified with the Śaiva principle of cosmic dissolution.
Meaning, etymology & significance
Rudra is an ancient Vedic deity whose name is popularly derived from rud (to weep, to make weep) or from the root dru (to run) with the intensifier ra — 'the great runner who disperses evil.' As Mahārudra, Viṣṇu embodies the supreme degree of this fierce, purifying, sorrow-dispelling energy. This name reflects the Purāṇic synthesis in which Viṣṇu and Śiva are understood as two aspects of one undivided divine reality.
Mahārudra appears in the Viṣṇu Sahasranāma and also as an important epithet of Śiva, making it a name that honors the non-dual dimension of Hindu theology. Pronounced 'Ma-ha-RUD-ra,' it carries tremendous spiritual gravity and is occasionally given as a devotional name.
Scriptural source
Maharudra 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, Maharudra aligns with the Magha nakshatra, under the Simha rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 8.
Maharudra — Name Facts
- Meaning
- The great Rudra, supremely fierce and compassionate
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Magha
- Rashi
- Simha (Leo)
- Numerology
- 8
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maharudra mean?
Maharudra is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “The great Rudra, supremely fierce and compassionate”.
Is Maharudra a boy or girl name?
Maharudra is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Maharudra?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Maharudra aligns with the Magha nakshatra, under the Simha (Leo) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Maharudra?
The Chaldean name number of Maharudra is 8.
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