Saptarshi
Saptarshi (सप्तर्षि) is a Hindu boy name meaning “The seven great sages; Ursa Major”.
Saptarshi (सप्तर्षि) is a Hindu boy name meaning “The seven great sages; Ursa Major”.
Saptarshi means “The seven great sages; Ursa Major”. Saptarshi (सप्तर्षि · సప్తర్షి) is a classical Sanskrit Hindu boy's name meaning “The seven great sages; Ursa Major”. It is formed from sapta (seven), ṛṣi (sage). By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, “स” falls in Shatabhisha nakshatra, pada 2, within Kumbha rashi (Aquarius).
Saptarshi name meaning at a glance
| Fact | Saptarshi |
|---|---|
| Meaning | The seven great sages; Ursa Major |
| Gender | Hindu boy name |
| Origin | Classical Sanskrit |
| Roots | sapta (seven) + ṛṣi (sage) |
| Style | Classic |
| Devanagari | सप्तर्षि |
| Telugu | సప్తర్షి |
| Sanskrit (IAST) | saptarṣi |
| Pronunciation | Sap-tar-shi |
| First syllable | स |
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha (pada 2) |
| Rashi | Kumbha (Aquarius) |
| Numerology | 1 (Chaldean) · 3 (Pythagorean) |
| Themes | Sky, moon & stars |
Meaning and Sanskrit roots of Saptarshi
Saptarshi is a classical Sanskrit name. It is built from:
- sapta — seven
- ṛṣi — sage
Each root can be looked up in the Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary (Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries).
Nakshatra and rashi for Saptarshi
By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, the opening syllable “स” of Saptarshi falls in Shatabhisha nakshatra, pada 2, which lies in Kumbha rashi (Aquarius). This follows directly from the chart.
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How to write Saptarshi
- Hindi / Sanskrit (Devanagari): सप्तर्षि
- Telugu: సప్తర్షి
- Sanskrit transliteration (IAST): saptarṣi
How to pronounce Saptarshi
Say it as “Sap-tar-shi” — 3 spoken syllables.
Saptarshi is easy to say and spell in English-speaking countries — a practical choice for NRI families.
Names similar to Saptarshi
Shubhendu, Somansh, Saarth, Sadbhav, Sadyojat, Sahith
Saptarshi: frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of the name Saptarshi?
Saptarshi means “The seven great sages; Ursa Major”. It is formed from sapta (seven), ṛṣi (sage).
Is Saptarshi a traditional or a modern name?
Saptarshi is a classical Sanskrit name.
How is Saptarshi written in Hindi and Telugu?
In Devanagari (Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi): सप्तर्षि. In Telugu: సప్తర్షి. Sanskrit transliteration: saptarṣi.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Saptarshi?
Its first syllable “स” falls in Shatabhisha nakshatra (pada 2) and Kumbha rashi (Aquarius) by the Avakahada chart.
What is the numerology number of Saptarshi?
1 in Chaldean numerology and 3 in Pythagorean numerology.
Method: Meaning traced to the Sanskrit roots; nakshatra and rashi by the Avakahada first-syllable chart (rashi derived from the pada); numerology by the Chaldean and Pythagorean systems. HinduTone does not list popularity figures or “lucky” claims.
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Saptarshi — Name Facts
- Meaning
- The seven great sages; Ursa Major
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Shatabhisha
- Rashi
- Kumbha (Aquarius)
- Numerology
- 1
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Saptarshi mean?
Saptarshi is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “The seven great sages; Ursa Major”.
Is Saptarshi a boy or girl name?
Saptarshi is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Saptarshi?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Saptarshi aligns with the Shatabhisha nakshatra, under the Kumbha (Aquarius) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Saptarshi?
The Chaldean name number of Saptarshi is 1.
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