Nirayudha
Nirayudha (निरायुध) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The one who is without weapons”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Nirayudha (निरायुध) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The one who is without weapons”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Nirayudha (निरायुध, IAST: Nirāyudha) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The one who is without weapons”. From nir (without) and āyudha (weapon), this name celebrates Viṣṇu's supremacy that transcends all armament — his very will and presence are the ultimate force.
Meaning, etymology & significance
Nir is a prefix denoting absence or transcendence, while āyudha derives from ā + yudh, meaning that which is used for combat. Although Viṣṇu is depicted bearing the discus Sudarśana and the mace Kaumodakī, this epithet points to his transcendent aspect — the formless Brahman who needs no instrument to accomplish his divine will. His mere sankalpa (intention) is sufficient to uphold or dissolve the cosmos.
This epithet of Viṣṇu in the Sahasranāma highlights his nirguṇa or attribute-transcending dimension. Pronounced nir-aa-yoo-dhuh, with clear articulation of the long ā.
Scriptural source
Nirayudha 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, Nirayudha aligns with the Anuradha nakshatra, under the Vrischika rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 8.
Nirayudha — Name Facts
- Meaning
- The one who is without weapons
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Anuradha
- Rashi
- Vrischika (Scorpio)
- Numerology
- 8
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nirayudha mean?
Nirayudha is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “The one who is without weapons”.
Is Nirayudha a boy or girl name?
Nirayudha is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Nirayudha?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Nirayudha aligns with the Anuradha nakshatra, under the Vrischika (Scorpio) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Nirayudha?
The Chaldean name number of Nirayudha is 8.
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