Pushpeshava
Pushpeshava (पुष्पेषव) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “He whose arrows are flowers; the flower-arrowed one”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Pushpeshava (पुष्पेषव) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “He whose arrows are flowers; the flower-arrowed one”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Pushpeshava (पुष्पेषव, IAST: Puṣpeṣava) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “He whose arrows are flowers; the flower-arrowed one”. From 'puṣpa' (flower) and 'iṣu' (arrow), this epithet likens Viṣṇu to Kāmadeva, whose five arrows are fashioned from fragrant blossoms, representing the divine power of love.
Meaning, etymology & significance
Kāmadeva, the god of love, is renowned for wielding a bow strung with bees and tipped with flower-arrows that pierce the heart with longing. As Puṣpeṣava, Viṣṇu is identified with this divine force of love, suggesting that all attraction and devotion ultimately flow from Him. The compound joins 'puṣpa' (blossom, from the root 'puṣp,' to bloom) with 'iṣava' (plural form of 'iṣu,' arrow), celebrating the gentle yet irresistible power of divine love.
This epithet connects Viṣṇu with Kāmadeva, who is sometimes understood as a manifestation or aspect of the Lord's creative energy. The name is pronounced push-pe-sha-va, with the retroflex 'ṣ' giving it a distinctive sacred resonance.
Scriptural source
Pushpeshava 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, Pushpeshava aligns with the Hasta nakshatra, under the Kanya rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 6.
Pushpeshava — Name Facts
- Meaning
- He whose arrows are flowers; the flower-arrowed one
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Hasta
- Rashi
- Kanya (Virgo)
- Numerology
- 6
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Pushpeshava mean?
Pushpeshava is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “He whose arrows are flowers; the flower-arrowed one”.
Is Pushpeshava a boy or girl name?
Pushpeshava is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Pushpeshava?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Pushpeshava aligns with the Hasta nakshatra, under the Kanya (Virgo) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Pushpeshava?
The Chaldean name number of Pushpeshava is 6.
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