Nirguna
Nirguna (निर्गुण) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Beyond the three gunas, attribute-free pure being”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Nirguna (निर्गुण) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Beyond the three gunas, attribute-free pure being”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Nirguna (निर्गुण, IAST: Nirguṇa) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Beyond the three gunas, attribute-free pure being”. From 'nir' (without, beyond) and 'guṇa' (quality, strand of nature — sattva, rajas, tamas), Nirguna names Vishnu as the transcendent reality that lies entirely beyond the three constituent strands of material nature.
Meaning, etymology & significance
In Vedantic and Vaishnava theology, all phenomenal existence is woven from the three gunas — sattva (clarity), rajas (activity), and tamas (inertia). Vishnu as 'nirguṇa' is the pure, unconditioned awareness that stands prior to and unaffected by this triple weave, even as He wields it in His cosmic play. The concept is foundational to the Upanishads and finds resonance across all schools of Vedanta.
Though philosophically weighty, Nirguna has been used as a devotional name and appears in bhajans and spiritual literature. Pronounced neer-GUH-nah, it is recognizable and occasionally given as a name in spiritually oriented families.
Scriptural source
Nirguna 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, Nirguna aligns with the Anuradha nakshatra, under the Vrischika rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 5.
Nirguna — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Beyond the three gunas, attribute-free pure being
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Anuradha
- Rashi
- Vrischika (Scorpio)
- Numerology
- 5
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nirguna mean?
Nirguna is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “Beyond the three gunas, attribute-free pure being”.
Is Nirguna a boy or girl name?
Nirguna is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Nirguna?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Nirguna aligns with the Anuradha nakshatra, under the Vrischika (Scorpio) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Nirguna?
The Chaldean name number of Nirguna is 5.
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