Sheshangesthapit amara
Sheshangesthapit amara (शेषाङ्गस्थापितामर) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “establisher of gods upon Shesha's divine body”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Sheshangesthapit amara (शेषाङ्गस्थापितामर) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “establisher of gods upon Shesha's divine body”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Sheshangesthapit amara (शेषाङ्गस्थापितामर, IAST: Śeṣāṅgasthāpitāmara) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “establisher of gods upon Shesha's divine body”. From 'śeṣa' (the cosmic serpent Ananta), 'aṅga' (body, limb), 'sthāpita' (established, placed), and 'amara' (immortals, the gods), this name portrays Vishnu as the one who seats the devas upon the body of Ananta Shesha.
Meaning, etymology & significance
Ananta Shesha, the thousand-headed serpent, serves as the eternal couch of Vishnu in the cosmic ocean of milk, and this name evokes the grand cosmological vision of the gods being established in their celestial stations through Vishnu's sovereign authority. The name reflects the Vaishnava understanding that divine order in the universe flows from Vishnu's will, with Shesha as his instrument and the devas as his dependents. It is a name of majestic cosmological scope.
This lengthy compound epithet belongs to the liturgical tradition of the Sahasranama and is rarely adapted as a personal name; its beauty is best appreciated in meditative recitation. Pronounced 'She-shaan-ga-sthaa-pi-taa-ma-ra', it is a complex but deeply evocative sacred compound.
Scriptural source
Sheshangesthapit amara appears in the Vishnu Sahasranama, among the sacred names of Vishnu.
Sheshangesthapit amara — Name Facts
- Meaning
- establisher of gods upon Shesha's divine body
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Hasta
- Rashi
- Kanya (Virgo)
- Numerology
- 7
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sheshangesthapit amara mean?
Sheshangesthapit amara is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “establisher of gods upon Shesha's divine body”.
Is Sheshangesthapit amara a boy or girl name?
Sheshangesthapit amara is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Sheshangesthapit amara?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Sheshangesthapit amara aligns with the Hasta nakshatra, under the Kanya (Virgo) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Sheshangesthapit amara?
The Chaldean name number of Sheshangesthapit amara is 7.
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