Mrigendra
Mrigendra (मृगेन्द्र) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Lord of beasts; the lion-king”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Mrigendra (मृगेन्द्र) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Lord of beasts; the lion-king”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Mrigendra (मृगेन्द्र, IAST: mṛgendra) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Lord of beasts; the lion-king”. Mṛga means 'forest animal or deer,' and in compound usage mṛgendra ('lord of mṛgas') classically denotes the lion, so Vishnu as Mṛgendra is hailed as the sovereign of the animal kingdom — the supreme lion among all creatures.
Meaning, etymology & significance
In Sanskrit poetics the lion is the mṛgendra, the king who rules the forest by virtue of natural majesty rather than conquest, and this name thus celebrates Vishnu's effortless, inherent supremacy over all that lives. The name also carries a Narasiṃha resonance, linking the Lord's lion-nature to his passionate, protective love for the devotee.
Mrigendra is used as a given name in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh and carries a regal, classical flavour; it is pronounced mri-GEN-druh, and the short form Mrigendr or simply Mrigan is occasionally used.
Scriptural source
Mrigendra appears in the Vishnu Sahasranama, among the sacred names of Vishnu.
Mrigendra — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Lord of beasts; the lion-king
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Magha
- Rashi
- Simha (Leo)
- Numerology
- 9
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mrigendra mean?
Mrigendra is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “Lord of beasts; the lion-king”.
Is Mrigendra a boy or girl name?
Mrigendra is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Mrigendra?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Mrigendra aligns with the Magha nakshatra, under the Simha (Leo) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Mrigendra?
The Chaldean name number of Mrigendra is 9.
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