Shraddhhadikalpaka
Shraddhhadikalpaka (श्राद्धादिकल्पक) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The ordainer of śrāddha rites and ancestral ceremonies”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Shraddhhadikalpaka (श्राद्धादिकल्पक) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The ordainer of śrāddha rites and ancestral ceremonies”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Shraddhhadikalpaka (श्राद्धादिकल्पक, IAST: Śrāddhādikalpaka) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The ordainer of śrāddha rites and ancestral ceremonies”. From 'śrāddha' (the rite of faithful offerings to ancestors), 'ādi' (and so forth, beginning with), and 'kalpaka' (one who ordains, arranges, or institutes), this name honours Vishnu as the divine legislator who established the sacred rites for the welfare of departed ancestors.
Meaning, etymology & significance
Śrāddha, derived from 'śraddhā' (faith, reverence), is the elaborate Vedic-Puranic ceremony by which the living offer food, water, and prayers to the souls of deceased ancestors to ensure their peace and progress; ādi here indicates 'and related rites,' while kalpaka from the root kḷp (to arrange, to ordain) means one who systematically institutes or prescribes. The name attributes to Vishnu the ultimate authorship of the entire śrāddha tradition, placing ancestral welfare firmly within His divine purview. This is significant because it asserts that even the most intimate family-religious obligations ultimately flow from the Lord's compassionate ordinance.
This epithet is particularly revered among householders (gṛhasthas) who perform monthly and annual śrāddha rites, seeing in Vishnu the divine guarantor of their ancestors' peace; it is a compound descriptive name most at home in stotra recitation. Pronounced shraa-ddhaa-di-kal-pa-ka, it is too lengthy and specialised for general use as a personal name.
Scriptural source
Shraddhhadikalpaka appears in the Vishnu Sahasranama, among the sacred names of Vishnu.
Shraddhhadikalpaka — Name Facts
- Meaning
- The ordainer of śrāddha rites and ancestral ceremonies
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Hasta
- Rashi
- Kanya (Virgo)
- Numerology
- 8
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shraddhhadikalpaka mean?
Shraddhhadikalpaka is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “The ordainer of śrāddha rites and ancestral ceremonies”.
Is Shraddhhadikalpaka a boy or girl name?
Shraddhhadikalpaka is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Shraddhhadikalpaka?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Shraddhhadikalpaka aligns with the Hasta nakshatra, under the Kanya (Virgo) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Shraddhhadikalpaka?
The Chaldean name number of Shraddhhadikalpaka is 8.
Explore more: Hasta nakshatra names · Kanya rashi names · Hindu boy names with S · All Hindu names A–Z