Sharngadhanvan
Sharngadhanvan (शार्ङ्गधन्वन्) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “He who wields the Sharnga bow”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Sharngadhanvan (शार्ङ्गधन्वन्) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “He who wields the Sharnga bow”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Sharngadhanvan (शार्ङ्गधन्वन्, IAST: Śārṅgadhanvan) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “He who wields the Sharnga bow”. From śārṅga (the celestial bow of Vishnu) and dhanvan (bearer of a bow), this epithet celebrates the Lord's supreme martial sovereignty, forever armed to protect dharma.
Meaning, etymology & significance
Śārṅga is the legendary divine bow of Lord Vishnu, fashioned in cosmic time and possessed of irresistible power. The compound dhanvan derives from the root meaning 'bow-bearer,' marking Vishnu as the eternal warrior-protector of the three worlds. Bearing Śārṅga distinguishes Him from all other divine archers, for no other being can lift or string that celestial weapon.
This majestic epithet appears in the Vishnu Sahasranama and is celebrated in Vaishnava liturgy; as a given name, Sharngadhanvan conveys heroic divine grace. Pronounced roughly SHAAR-nga-DHAN-van, with the retroflex 'ṅ' giving it a resonant, classical quality.
Scriptural source
Sharngadhanvan 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, Sharngadhanvan aligns with the Hasta nakshatra, under the Kanya rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 2.
Sharngadhanvan — Name Facts
- Meaning
- He who wields the Sharnga bow
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Hasta
- Rashi
- Kanya (Virgo)
- Numerology
- 2
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sharngadhanvan mean?
Sharngadhanvan is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “He who wields the Sharnga bow”.
Is Sharngadhanvan a boy or girl name?
Sharngadhanvan is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Sharngadhanvan?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Sharngadhanvan aligns with the Hasta nakshatra, under the Kanya (Virgo) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Sharngadhanvan?
The Chaldean name number of Sharngadhanvan is 2.
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