Sankarshana
Sankarshana (सङ्कर्षण) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “He who draws all things unto Himself”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Sankarshana (सङ्कर्षण) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “He who draws all things unto Himself”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Sankarshana (सङ्कर्षण, IAST: Saṅkarṣaṇa) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “He who draws all things unto Himself”. From the root karṣ (to draw, to plough) with the prefix sam, Saṅkarṣaṇa names the divine power that attracts and gathers the entire cosmos back toward its source.
Meaning, etymology & significance
Saṅkarṣaṇa is one of the four vyūha (cosmic emanation) forms of Viṣṇu in the Pāñcarātra tradition, associated with the function of dissolution and the drawing back of creation. The name also carries an agricultural resonance — as the ploughshare turns soil, the Lord turns souls toward liberation. In the Purāṇas, Saṅkarṣaṇa is identified with Balarāma, the elder brother of Kṛṣṇa, who wields the plough as his weapon.
Saṅkarṣaṇa is an important name in both Vaiṣṇava theology and the Mahābhārata. Pronounced roughly 'San-kar-SHA-na,' it flows well as a given name and carries deep theological weight without being unwieldy.
Scriptural source
Sankarshana 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, Sankarshana aligns with the Shatabhisha nakshatra, under the Kumbha rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 2.
Sankarshana — Name Facts
- Meaning
- He who draws all things unto Himself
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Shatabhisha
- Rashi
- Kumbha (Aquarius)
- Numerology
- 2
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sankarshana mean?
Sankarshana is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “He who draws all things unto Himself”.
Is Sankarshana a boy or girl name?
Sankarshana is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Sankarshana?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Sankarshana aligns with the Shatabhisha nakshatra, under the Kumbha (Aquarius) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Sankarshana?
The Chaldean name number of Sankarshana is 2.
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