Matra
Matra (मातृ) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The mother; the nurturing divine source”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Matra (मातृ) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The mother; the nurturing divine source”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Matra (मातृ, IAST: mātṛ) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The mother; the nurturing divine source”. Mātṛ is the Sanskrit root for 'mother,' and in the Vishnu Sahasranama it exalts Vishnu as the universal mother-principle — the nurturing, sustaining ground of all existence who holds every being in boundless compassion.
Meaning, etymology & significance
Though Vishnu is classically hymned as the supreme father, the Sahasranama boldly assigns him the name Mātā (in its stem form mātṛ), affirming that the divine transcends gender and that his nurturing protection is as all-encompassing as a mother's love. This reflects the non-dual vision of Vedānta in which the Absolute embodies every wholesome quality without limit.
As a masculine given name Mātra is uncommon and may cause confusion due to the feminine connotation; it is retained here faithfully as it appears in the stotra, and scholars note the name is pronounced MAA-tṛ with a vocalic ṛ.
Scriptural source
Matra 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, Matra aligns with the Magha nakshatra, under the Simha rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 3.
Matra — Name Facts
- Meaning
- The mother; the nurturing divine source
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Magha
- Rashi
- Simha (Leo)
- Numerology
- 3
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Matra mean?
Matra is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “The mother; the nurturing divine source”.
Is Matra a boy or girl name?
Matra is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Matra?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Matra aligns with the Magha nakshatra, under the Simha (Leo) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Matra?
The Chaldean name number of Matra is 3.
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