Nirlepa
Nirlepa (निर्लेप) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Unsmeared, untouched by any worldly coating”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Nirlepa (निर्लेप) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Unsmeared, untouched by any worldly coating”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Nirlepa (निर्लेप, IAST: Nirlepa) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Unsmeared, untouched by any worldly coating”. From 'nir' (without) and 'lepa' (smearing, coating, stain, impurity), Nirlepa declares that Vishnu is untouched by the smearing influence of karma, sin, or the material world, as a lotus leaf remains dry amidst water.
Meaning, etymology & significance
In Sanskrit, 'lepa' refers literally to the act of plastering or smearing, and figuratively to the adherence of impurity upon the soul. Just as butter may be coated by residue yet pure gold remains untarnished, Vishnu as nirlepa is the supremely pure essence upon which no worldly taint can adhere. The Bhagavad Gita's image of the lotus in water is often evoked in connection with this quality.
The epithet affirms Vishnu's complete transcendence of action's binding consequence — He acts in creation yet is never bound by it. Pronounced neer-LEH-pah, the name is concise and carries a deep purificatory connotation.
Scriptural source
Nirlepa 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, Nirlepa aligns with the Anuradha nakshatra, under the Vrischika rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 7.
Nirlepa — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Unsmeared, untouched by any worldly coating
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Anuradha
- Rashi
- Vrischika (Scorpio)
- Numerology
- 7
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nirlepa mean?
Nirlepa is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “Unsmeared, untouched by any worldly coating”.
Is Nirlepa a boy or girl name?
Nirlepa is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Nirlepa?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Nirlepa aligns with the Anuradha nakshatra, under the Vrischika (Scorpio) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Nirlepa?
The Chaldean name number of Nirlepa is 7.
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