Shrikanthaiekavaraprada (श्रीकण्ठैकवरप्रद, IAST: Śrīkaṇṭhaikavaraprada) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Granter of the supreme boon even to Shrikantha”. Śrīkaṇṭhaikavaraprada identifies Vishnu as the one who bestows the highest boon exclusively and graciously even upon Śrīkaṇṭha (Shiva), declaring his role as the ultimate source of all divine gifts.

Meaning, etymology & significance

This compound joins śrīkaṇṭha (a name of Shiva, meaning 'beautiful-throated' or 'one whose throat is auspicious'), eka (alone, unique), vara (boon, best), and prada (giver), yielding 'the unique granter of the supreme boon to Shrikantha.' Such epithets appear in stotras affirming Vishnu's position as the fountainhead of grace from whom all deities ultimately receive their powers. The name encapsulates the devotional conviction that even the greatest of gods receive their siddhi from Vishnu.

This long compound epithet functions as a theological statement within the Sahasranama and is not practical as a standalone given name. Pronounced shree-kan-tha-ay-ka-va-ra-pra-da.

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Scriptural source

Shrikanthaiekavaraprada appears in the Vishnu Sahasranama, among the sacred names of Vishnu.