Praharanottama
Praharanottama (प्रहरणोत्तम) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Supreme wielder of divine weapons”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Praharanottama (प्रहरणोत्तम) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Supreme wielder of divine weapons”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Praharanottama (प्रहरणोत्तम, IAST: Praharaṇottama) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Supreme wielder of divine weapons”. A compound of praharaṇa (weapon, instrument of striking) and uttama (highest, supreme), this epithet exalts Viṣṇu as the unmatched master of all divine armaments.
Meaning, etymology & significance
Praharaṇa derives from the prefix pra- and the root hṛ (to strike, to bear), referring to weapons or instruments of combat; uttama, from ud- + tama, means 'the highest' or 'the best.' Together, Praharaṇottama proclaims Viṣṇu as He who wields — and indeed embodies — the most supreme of all weapons, transcending the power of every other warrior in the cosmos. His divine arsenal — the Sudarśana Chakra, the Pāñcajanya conch, the Kaumodakī mace — is unparalleled.
Lord Viṣṇu carries this compound epithet in the Vishnu Sahasranāma, affirming His role as the ultimate cosmic protector armed beyond comparison. Pronounced pra-ha-ra-NOT-ta-ma, it is a descriptive compound rarely used as a standalone given name.
Scriptural source
Praharanottama appears in the Vishnu Sahasranama, among the sacred names of Vishnu.
Praharanottama — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Supreme wielder of divine weapons
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Uttara Phalguni
- Rashi
- Kanya (Virgo)
- Numerology
- 1
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Praharanottama mean?
Praharanottama is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “Supreme wielder of divine weapons”.
Is Praharanottama a boy or girl name?
Praharanottama is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Praharanottama?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Praharanottama aligns with the Uttara Phalguni nakshatra, under the Kanya (Virgo) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Praharanottama?
The Chaldean name number of Praharanottama is 1.
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