Shatardhayu
Shatardhayu (शतार्धायुष्) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “He whose lifespan is half of a hundred (fifty)”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Shatardhayu (शतार्धायुष्) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “He whose lifespan is half of a hundred (fifty)”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Shatardhayu (शतार्धायुष्, IAST: Śatārdhāyuṣ) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “He whose lifespan is half of a hundred (fifty)”. From śata (hundred), ardha (half), and āyus (lifespan or vital energy), this unusual epithet of Vishnu may allude to a cosmological or mythological context in which the Lord manifests with a specifically measured divine lifespan.
Meaning, etymology & significance
The compound śatārdha-āyus literally yields 'one whose age is fifty,' which in a cosmological reading likely refers to a specific cycle or manifestation of Vishnu within a larger time-framework described in Puranic literature. The word āyus also carries the connotation of vitality and life-force, enriching the name beyond mere chronology.
This rare epithet invites scholarly attention and is best understood in its liturgical context rather than as a straightforward biographical detail. Pronounced śa-tār-dhā-yuṣ, the anusvāra and visarga lend it a distinctly Vedic sonic character, making it unusual as a modern given name.
Scriptural source
Shatardhayu 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, Shatardhayu aligns with the Hasta nakshatra, under the Kanya rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 6.
Shatardhayu — Name Facts
- Meaning
- He whose lifespan is half of a hundred (fifty)
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Hasta
- Rashi
- Kanya (Virgo)
- Numerology
- 6
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shatardhayu mean?
Shatardhayu is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “He whose lifespan is half of a hundred (fifty)”.
Is Shatardhayu a boy or girl name?
Shatardhayu is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Shatardhayu?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Shatardhayu aligns with the Hasta nakshatra, under the Kanya (Virgo) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Shatardhayu?
The Chaldean name number of Shatardhayu is 6.
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