Shrivatsavaksha
Shrivatsavaksha (श्रीवत्सवक्षस्) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “He whose chest bears the Shrivatsa mark”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Shrivatsavaksha (श्रीवत्सवक्षस्) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “He whose chest bears the Shrivatsa mark”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Shrivatsavaksha (श्रीवत्सवक्षस्, IAST: Śrīvatsavakṣas) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “He whose chest bears the Shrivatsa mark”. Śrīvatsavakṣas unites 'Śrīvatsa,' the auspicious curling lock on Vishnu's breast that eternally marks Lakshmi's abode, with 'vakṣas' (chest), declaring that the divine treasury of grace is inscribed upon his very body.
Meaning, etymology & significance
The Śrīvatsa is described in the Purāṇas as a whorl of golden hair on the upper left chest of Vishnu, said to be the eternal dwelling-place of Śrī (Lakshmi) and a sign of indestructible auspiciousness. The word 'vakṣas' comes from the root 'vah,' to carry, suggesting that Vishnu's chest actively bears and sustains all fortune. This epithet reminds devotees that divine grace is not abstract but embodied — visibly carried in the very form of the Lord.
Śrīvatsavakṣas is a distinctive iconographic name of Vishnu and Kṛṣṇa, frequently cited in temple liturgy; its length makes it uncommon as a given name, though 'Shrivatsa' alone is used for boys.
Scriptural source
Shrivatsavaksha appears in the Vishnu Sahasranama, among the sacred names of Vishnu.
Shrivatsavaksha — Name Facts
- Meaning
- He whose chest bears the Shrivatsa mark
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Hasta
- Rashi
- Kanya (Virgo)
- Numerology
- 8
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shrivatsavaksha mean?
Shrivatsavaksha is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “He whose chest bears the Shrivatsa mark”.
Is Shrivatsavaksha a boy or girl name?
Shrivatsavaksha is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Shrivatsavaksha?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Shrivatsavaksha aligns with the Hasta nakshatra, under the Kanya (Virgo) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Shrivatsavaksha?
The Chaldean name number of Shrivatsavaksha is 8.
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