Niravaghraha
Niravaghraha (निरवग्रह) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Without obstruction or restraint, absolutely free”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Niravaghraha (निरवग्रह) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Without obstruction or restraint, absolutely free”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Niravaghraha (निरवग्रह, IAST: Niravagraha) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Without obstruction or restraint, absolutely free”. Formed from 'nir' (without), 'ava' (down, away), and 'graha' (seizing, holding, obstacle), Niravagraha names Vishnu as the Lord whose will and movement face no obstruction from any power in all the worlds.
Meaning, etymology & significance
The root 'grah' means to grasp or seize; 'avagraha' thus suggests a restraining grip or impediment. In declaring Vishnu 'niravagraha,' the Sahasranama affirms that His divine will flows unimpeded through all of creation, that no force — cosmic or mundane — can constrain or delay His purpose. This reflects the Vaishnava doctrine of His supreme independence and omnipotence.
The name also implies that the Lord liberates His devotees from the obstructions that bind them, since He Himself is the very embodiment of unobstructed freedom. Pronounced nee-rah-VAH-grah-hah, it is more philosophical than common in everyday naming.
Scriptural source
Niravaghraha 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, Niravaghraha aligns with the Anuradha nakshatra, under the Vrischika rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 6.
Niravaghraha — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Without obstruction or restraint, absolutely free
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Anuradha
- Rashi
- Vrischika (Scorpio)
- Numerology
- 6
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Niravaghraha mean?
Niravaghraha is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “Without obstruction or restraint, absolutely free”.
Is Niravaghraha a boy or girl name?
Niravaghraha is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Niravaghraha?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Niravaghraha aligns with the Anuradha nakshatra, under the Vrischika (Scorpio) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Niravaghraha?
The Chaldean name number of Niravaghraha is 6.
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