Papatrasta
Papatrasta (पापत्रस्त) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “He before whom sin and sinners tremble in fear”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Papatrasta (पापत्रस्त) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “He before whom sin and sinners tremble in fear”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Papatrasta (पापत्रस्त, IAST: Pāpatrasta) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “He before whom sin and sinners tremble in fear”. From pāpa (sin, evil, wrongdoing) and trasta (trembling, terrified), this name asserts that evil itself is struck with fear in the presence of Viṣṇu's holiness and power.
Meaning, etymology & significance
Pāpa in Sanskrit encompasses sin, moral wrong, inauspiciousness, and the dark forces that work against dharma. Trasta means gripped by terror or trembling. Together they form a name affirming that no evil can endure in proximity to Viṣṇu's divine radiance—sin is not merely punished but rendered helpless and trembling before the Lord's sovereign presence. This quality underlies Viṣṇu's role as the cosmic destroyer of adharma.
Pāpatrasta is an epithet of Viṣṇu that emphasizes His terrifying aspect for the unrighteous, complementing His compassionate face shown to devotees. As a given name it carries an unusual flavour, though its meaning is deeply positive in a devotional sense.
Scriptural source
Papatrasta 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, Papatrasta aligns with the Uttara phalguni nakshatra, under the Kanya rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 6.
Papatrasta — Name Facts
- Meaning
- He before whom sin and sinners tremble in fear
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Uttara Phalguni
- Rashi
- Kanya (Virgo)
- Numerology
- 6
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Papatrasta mean?
Papatrasta is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “He before whom sin and sinners tremble in fear”.
Is Papatrasta a boy or girl name?
Papatrasta is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Papatrasta?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Papatrasta aligns with the Uttara Phalguni nakshatra, under the Kanya (Virgo) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Papatrasta?
The Chaldean name number of Papatrasta is 6.
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