Ratikanta
Ratikanta (रतिकान्त) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Beloved of Rati; the cherished lord of love”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Ratikanta (रतिकान्त) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Beloved of Rati; the cherished lord of love”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Ratikanta (रतिकान्त, IAST: Ratikānta) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Beloved of Rati; the cherished lord of love”. From 'Rati' (goddess of love, consort of Kāma) and 'kānta' (beloved, dear one), this name celebrates Viṣṇu as the supreme object of divine love and devotion.
Meaning, etymology & significance
The word 'kānta' comes from the root 'kam' (to desire, to love), giving it the sense of 'the beloved' or 'the desired one.' Rati is the goddess of erotic love and passion, consort of Kāmadeva. As Ratikānta, Viṣṇu is praised as the one dearer than even Kāma himself, the ultimate beloved at the heart of all devotional longing.
This name of Viṣṇu appears in the Sahasranāma and is occasionally used as a given name for boys, carrying the poetic quality of divine affection. It is pronounced ra-ti-kaan-ta, with a long 'ā' in 'kānta.'
Scriptural source
Ratikanta 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, Ratikanta aligns with the Chitra nakshatra, under the Tula rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 3.
Ratikanta — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Beloved of Rati; the cherished lord of love
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Chitra
- Rashi
- Tula (Libra)
- Numerology
- 3
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ratikanta mean?
Ratikanta is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “Beloved of Rati; the cherished lord of love”.
Is Ratikanta a boy or girl name?
Ratikanta is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Ratikanta?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Ratikanta aligns with the Chitra nakshatra, under the Tula (Libra) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Ratikanta?
The Chaldean name number of Ratikanta is 3.
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