Narada
Narada (नारद) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Giver of wisdom; he who bestows knowledge of the Supreme”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Narada (नारद) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Giver of wisdom; he who bestows knowledge of the Supreme”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Narada (नारद, IAST: nārada) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Giver of wisdom; he who bestows knowledge of the Supreme”. From nāra (water, or the cosmic waters of wisdom) and da (giver), Nārada means 'bestower of the cosmic waters of knowledge,' a name that in the Sahasranama reflects Vishnu as the ultimate source of all divine wisdom conveyed through His devotee Nārada.
Meaning, etymology & significance
The name Nārada is traditionally parsed as a compound of nāra, referring to the primordial waters or the totality of beings, and da from the root dā, meaning 'to give,' thus 'one who gives the highest knowledge.' In the Sahasranama, it celebrates Vishnu as the one who, through the sage Nārada and through His own omniscience, perpetually bestows divine wisdom upon seekers. The great sage Nārada Muni, eternal devotee and cosmic wanderer, perpetually chants Nārāyaṇa's name and carries that wisdom across the three worlds.
Nārada as a name of Vishnu honors both the Lord's role as the source of all sacred knowledge and the celebrated rishi Nārada who is the supreme exemplar of bhakti. Pronounced NAA-ra-da, it is a traditional name occasionally given to boys in families deeply devoted to the Vaishnava tradition.
Scriptural source
Narada 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, Narada aligns with the Ardra nakshatra, under the Mithuna rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 5.
Narada — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Giver of wisdom; he who bestows knowledge of the Supreme
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Anuradha
- Rashi
- Kanya (Virgo)
- Numerology
- 5
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Narada mean?
Narada is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “Giver of wisdom; he who bestows knowledge of the Supreme”.
Is Narada a boy or girl name?
Narada is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Narada?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Narada aligns with the Anuradha nakshatra, under the Kanya (Virgo) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Narada?
The Chaldean name number of Narada is 5.
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