Prahatendrajit
Prahatendrajit (प्रहतेन्द्रजित्) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Slayer of the mighty Indrajit”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Prahatendrajit (प्रहतेन्द्रजित्) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Slayer of the mighty Indrajit”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Prahatendrajit (प्रहतेन्द्रजित्, IAST: prahatendrajit) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Slayer of the mighty Indrajit”. From 'prahata' (struck down, slain, from pra + han) and 'Indrajit' (conqueror of Indra, the powerful son of Ravana), this epithet honours Lakshmana as the warrior hero who felled the fearsome demon prince who had himself defeated Indra.
Meaning, etymology & significance
Indrajit — also known as Meghanaada — was Ravana's eldest son and among the most formidable warriors of the three worlds, having once captured Indra himself. Lakshmana's slaying of this invincible foe is one of the greatest martial achievements in the Rāmāyaṇa, requiring exceptional courage, ritual purity, and the grace of the goddess Aparājitā. The prefix 'pra-' before 'hata' intensifies the action, signifying a complete and decisive vanquishing.
This epithet is borne by Lakshmana, celebrating his supreme achievement in the Battle of Lanka; as a given name it is uncommon but carries powerful warrior connotations. The final 't' in 'Indrajit' is a visarga-less terminal consonant and should be enunciated clearly.
Scriptural source
Prahatendrajit appears in the Vishnu Sahasranama, among the sacred names of Vishnu.
Prahatendrajit — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Slayer of the mighty Indrajit
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Uttara Phalguni
- Rashi
- Kanya (Virgo)
- Numerology
- 8
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Prahatendrajit mean?
Prahatendrajit is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “Slayer of the mighty Indrajit”.
Is Prahatendrajit a boy or girl name?
Prahatendrajit is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Prahatendrajit?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Prahatendrajit aligns with the Uttara Phalguni nakshatra, under the Kanya (Virgo) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Prahatendrajit?
The Chaldean name number of Prahatendrajit is 8.
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