Sarvavasa
Sarvavasa (सर्वावास) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The abode of all, in whom all things dwell”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Sarvavasa (सर्वावास) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The abode of all, in whom all things dwell”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Sarvavasa (सर्वावास, IAST: Sarvāvāsa) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The abode of all, in whom all things dwell”. From sarva (all) and āvāsa (dwelling, abode, home), this name declares that the entire universe and every being within it finds its ultimate resting place within Vishnu, who is the cosmic home of all existence.
Meaning, etymology & significance
The root vas means 'to dwell, to abide,' and āvāsa denotes the place of dwelling. When prefixed with sarva, the compound proclaims that Vishnu is not a deity who resides in a particular heaven while the rest of creation exists elsewhere — rather, every atom, every soul, every galaxy is lodged within him. This is the Vaishnava understanding of parāyaṇa, ultimate refuge: the entire cosmos abides in Vishnu as fish abide in water, inseparable from their sustaining medium.
Sarvavasa is an epithet of Vishnu that resonates with the Upanishadic teaching that Brahman is the inner and outer shelter of all beings. Pronounced sar-vā-vā-sa, with two long ā sounds, it has a calm, spacious quality that makes it a meaningful given name conveying the blessings of divine refuge and home.
Scriptural source
Sarvavasa 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, Sarvavasa aligns with the Shatabhisha nakshatra, under the Kumbha rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 6.
Sarvavasa — Name Facts
- Meaning
- The abode of all, in whom all things dwell
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Shatabhisha
- Rashi
- Kumbha (Aquarius)
- Numerology
- 6
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sarvavasa mean?
Sarvavasa is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “The abode of all, in whom all things dwell”.
Is Sarvavasa a boy or girl name?
Sarvavasa is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Sarvavasa?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Sarvavasa aligns with the Shatabhisha nakshatra, under the Kumbha (Aquarius) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Sarvavasa?
The Chaldean name number of Sarvavasa is 6.
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