Rauhineya
Rauhineya (राहिणेय) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Son of Rohini, epithet of Balarama”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Rauhineya (राहिणेय) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Son of Rohini, epithet of Balarama”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Rauhineya (राहिणेय, IAST: Rauhiṇeya) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Son of Rohini, epithet of Balarama”. Derived as a matronymic from 'Rohiṇī,' the beloved wife of Vasudeva, 'Rauhiṇeya' identifies the Lord as the illustrious son born of that luminous mother.
Meaning, etymology & significance
The suffix '-eya' in Sanskrit creates a patronymic or matronymic relationship, so 'Rauhiṇeya' means 'he who is of Rohiṇī's lineage.' Rohiṇī, the star-goddess and Vasudeva's first wife, bore Balarama (Sankarshana) after his embryo was miraculously transferred from Devaki's womb to hers. In the Vishnu Sahasranama, Vishnu is addressed with this name because Balarama is considered a direct plenary expansion (vyuha) of the Supreme Lord.
This name honors Balarama, the elder brother of Krishna and an avatar of Adi Shesha; devotees of the Vrindavana tradition hold it in high regard. Pronounced roh-hi-nay-yah, with the initial 'rau' rendered as a rounded 'ro' in modern Sanskrit recitation.
Scriptural source
Rauhineya 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, Rauhineya aligns with the Chitra nakshatra, under the Tula rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 9.
Rauhineya — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Son of Rohini, epithet of Balarama
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Chitra
- Rashi
- Tula (Libra)
- Numerology
- 9
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rauhineya mean?
Rauhineya is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “Son of Rohini, epithet of Balarama”.
Is Rauhineya a boy or girl name?
Rauhineya is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Rauhineya?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Rauhineya aligns with the Chitra nakshatra, under the Tula (Libra) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Rauhineya?
The Chaldean name number of Rauhineya is 9.
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