Shambarantaka
Shambarantaka (शम्बरान्तक) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Destroyer of the demon Shambara”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Shambarantaka (शम्बरान्तक) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Destroyer of the demon Shambara”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Shambarantaka (शम्बरान्तक, IAST: Śambarāntaka) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Destroyer of the demon Shambara”. From Śambara (a powerful asura) + antaka (ender, destroyer), this name in the Sahasranāma honors Vishnu as the ultimate destroyer of Śambara, the demon who opposed dharma and was vanquished by the Lord's power manifesting through the cosmic order.
Meaning, etymology & significance
Śambara was a formidable asura known for his mastery of illusion and māyā, and his destruction is celebrated across Purāṇic texts. In the famous episode, it was Kāmadeva (acting as an instrument of Vishnu's will) who slew Śambara, but the Sahasranāma attributes the ultimate authorship of that victory to Vishnu Himself. The name thus reflects the Vaishnava understanding that all divine victories over evil flow from the one supreme source.
Śambarāntaka is traditionally an epithet of both Kāmadeva (who killed Śambara) and of Vishnu as the supreme power behind such victories. As a given name, it is rare but carries a noble, triumphant quality.
Scriptural source
Shambarantaka 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, Shambarantaka aligns with the Hasta nakshatra, under the Kanya rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 5.
Shambarantaka — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Destroyer of the demon Shambara
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Hasta
- Rashi
- Kanya (Virgo)
- Numerology
- 5
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shambarantaka mean?
Shambarantaka is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “Destroyer of the demon Shambara”.
Is Shambarantaka a boy or girl name?
Shambarantaka is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Shambarantaka?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Shambarantaka aligns with the Hasta nakshatra, under the Kanya (Virgo) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Shambarantaka?
The Chaldean name number of Shambarantaka is 5.
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