Rukmiśāsana
Rukmiśāsana (रुक्मिशासन) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Chastiser and ruler of Rukmi”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Rukmiśāsana (रुक्मिशासन) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Chastiser and ruler of Rukmi”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Rukmiśāsana (रुक्मिशासन, IAST: Rukmiśāsana) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Chastiser and ruler of Rukmi”. From Rukmi (the arrogant brother of Rukmiṇī) and śāsana (command, chastisement, rule), this name honors Krishna's act of humbling the proud Rukmi without killing him, out of respect for Rukmiṇī.
Meaning, etymology & significance
Rukmi was the elder brother of Rukmiṇī who arrogantly opposed her marriage to Krishna and pursued the couple after their elopement; Krishna defeated him in battle but, heeding Rukmiṇī's compassionate plea, spared his life while shaving his head and beard as a mark of humiliation. Śāsana from the root śās means to rule, to discipline, or to chastise, so Rukmiśāsana encapsulates both Krishna's martial supremacy and His merciful restraint. This name reflects the beautiful Vaishnava teaching that divine power is always tempered by compassion.
This epithet of Krishna is found in Purāṇic glorifications and is used by devotees to recall the Rukmiṇī-haraṇa episode; it can serve as a given name in traditional families, particularly in Maharashtra and Gujarat where this story is widely celebrated.
Scriptural source
Rukmiśāsana 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, Rukmiśāsana aligns with the Swati nakshatra, under the Tula rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 7.
Rukmiśāsana — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Chastiser and ruler of Rukmi
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Swati
- Rashi
- Tula (Libra)
- Numerology
- 2
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rukmiśāsana mean?
Rukmiśāsana is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “Chastiser and ruler of Rukmi”.
Is Rukmiśāsana a boy or girl name?
Rukmiśāsana is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Rukmiśāsana?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Rukmiśāsana aligns with the Swati nakshatra, under the Tula (Libra) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Rukmiśāsana?
The Chaldean name number of Rukmiśāsana is 2.
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