Sarvanavadya (सर्वानवद्य, IAST: Sarvānavadya) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Entirely flawless; free from all defects whatsoever”. From 'sarva' (all, entire) and 'anavadya' (blameless, without fault, from 'an' + 'avadya' meaning censurable), this name proclaims that Vishnu is utterly and comprehensively without defect or blemish.

Meaning, etymology & significance

The word 'anavadya' appears in the Ṛgveda itself as a term for that which is beyond reproach, and here 'sarva' intensifies it to mean the Lord is flawless in every conceivable respect — in form, in action, in will, in knowledge, and in being. Unlike human qualities that may excel in one dimension while falling short in another, Vishnu's perfection is total and admits no qualification. This name invites contemplation of the absolute purity and completeness of the Divine.

Sarvānavadya underscores the Vaishnava theological conviction that Vishnu is nirguṇa (free from limiting qualities) even while being endowed with all auspicious attributes. Pronounced 'sar-vaa-na-VAD-ya,' this name has a melodious quality and is usable as a given name, conveying a blessing of completeness.

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Scriptural source

Sarvanavadya 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, Sarvanavadya aligns with the Shatabhisha nakshatra, under the Kumbha rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 5.