Shivatrishulavidhvamsin
Shivatrishulavidhvamsin (शिवत्रिशूलविध्वंसिन्) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Destroyer of Shiva's trident by divine power”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Shivatrishulavidhvamsin (शिवत्रिशूलविध्वंसिन्) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Destroyer of Shiva's trident by divine power”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Shivatrishulavidhvamsin (शिवत्रिशूलविध्वंसिन्, IAST: Śivatriśūlavidhvaṃsin) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Destroyer of Shiva's trident by divine power”. This compound epithet references a Puranic episode wherein Vishnu's supreme glory surpasses even Shiva's trident, affirming Vishnu's transcendence over all cosmic weapons.
Meaning, etymology & significance
Śivatriśūlavidhvaṃsin combines śiva (the auspicious one), triśūla (three-pronged spear), and vidhvaṃsin (one who destroys or shatters), forming a compound that alludes to mythological narratives where Vishnu's power rendered even Shiva's devastating weapon ineffective. Such names in the Sahasranama celebrate the absolute supremacy of Vishnu without diminishing Shiva's greatness. The name reflects the Vaishnava theological view of Vishnu as Para Brahman, the ultimate reality.
This epithet is used exclusively as a theological descriptor of Vishnu in the Sahasranama tradition and is unwieldy as a personal given name in modern usage. Pronounced shee-va-tri-shoo-la-vidh-vam-seen.
Scriptural source
Shivatrishulavidhvamsin appears in the Vishnu Sahasranama, among the sacred names of Vishnu.
Shivatrishulavidhvamsin — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Destroyer of Shiva's trident by divine power
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Hasta
- Rashi
- Kanya (Virgo)
- Numerology
- 5
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shivatrishulavidhvamsin mean?
Shivatrishulavidhvamsin is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “Destroyer of Shiva's trident by divine power”.
Is Shivatrishulavidhvamsin a boy or girl name?
Shivatrishulavidhvamsin is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Shivatrishulavidhvamsin?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Shivatrishulavidhvamsin aligns with the Hasta nakshatra, under the Kanya (Virgo) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Shivatrishulavidhvamsin?
The Chaldean name number of Shivatrishulavidhvamsin is 5.
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