Shambhupratijnavidhvamsin
Shambhupratijnavidhvamsin (शम्भुप्रतिज्ञाविध्वंसिन्) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Destroyer of Shambhu's solemn vow or pledge”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Shambhupratijnavidhvamsin (शम्भुप्रतिज्ञाविध्वंसिन्) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Destroyer of Shambhu's solemn vow or pledge”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Shambhupratijnavidhvamsin (शम्भुप्रतिज्ञाविध्वंसिन्, IAST: Śambhupratijñāvidhvaṃsin) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Destroyer of Shambhu's solemn vow or pledge”. From śambhu (a gracious name of Shiva), pratijñā (solemn vow or pledge), and vidhvaṃsin (one who shatters or destroys), this name honors Vishnu as the supreme power before whom even Shiva's most sacred oath could not stand.
Meaning, etymology & significance
The compound brings together śambhu (शम्भु, the auspicious one, Shiva), pratijñā (प्रतिज्ञा, a solemn promise, declaration, or vow), and vidhvaṃsin (विध्वंसिन्, the one who destroys or nullifies). The epithet points to a Puranic episode in which Vishnu's divine action caused the undoing of a promise made by Shiva, affirming that no oath—even one by the great Shambhu—can override the sovereign will of the Supreme. This is a profound theological statement of Vishnu's transcendence.
Found in the Vishnu Sahasranama, this epithet is primarily theological and narrative rather than a practical given name. It is venerated in liturgical recitation as an affirmation of Vishnu's absolute supremacy; the full compound is not used in personal naming.
Scriptural source
Shambhupratijnavidhvamsin 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, Shambhupratijnavidhvamsin aligns with the Hasta nakshatra, under the Kanya rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 4.
Shambhupratijnavidhvamsin — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Destroyer of Shambhu's solemn vow or pledge
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Hasta
- Rashi
- Kanya (Virgo)
- Numerology
- 4
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shambhupratijnavidhvamsin mean?
Shambhupratijnavidhvamsin is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “Destroyer of Shambhu's solemn vow or pledge”.
Is Shambhupratijnavidhvamsin a boy or girl name?
Shambhupratijnavidhvamsin is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Shambhupratijnavidhvamsin?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Shambhupratijnavidhvamsin aligns with the Hasta nakshatra, under the Kanya (Virgo) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Shambhupratijnavidhvamsin?
The Chaldean name number of Shambhupratijnavidhvamsin is 4.
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