Smara
Smara (स्मर) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “He who is remembered; the god of love”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Smara (स्मर) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “He who is remembered; the god of love”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Smara (स्मर, IAST: Smara) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “He who is remembered; the god of love”. From the root 'smṛ' (to remember, to recollect), 'Smara' denotes both the act of remembrance and Kāmadeva, the god of love, suggesting that Viṣṇu is the supreme object of all remembrance and longing.
Meaning, etymology & significance
In Sanskrit, 'smara' carries the dual sense of 'memory' and 'love,' since the god Kāma is also called Smara—he who is recalled in the heart with longing. As a name of Viṣṇu, Smara points to the truth that meditating on the Lord (smaraṇa) is itself the highest form of devotion. The Bhāgavata Purāṇa elevates smaraṇa as one of the nine modes of bhakti, making this name a celebration of remembrance as worship.
Smara is a succinct and elegant name borne as an epithet of Viṣṇu and also associated with Kāmadeva, reflecting the view that divine love and devotional memory are inseparable. It is pronounced sma-ra, short and crisp, with stress on the first syllable.
Scriptural source
Smara appears in the Vishnu Sahasranama, among the sacred names of Vishnu.
Smara — Name Facts
- Meaning
- He who is remembered; the god of love
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Shatabhisha
- Rashi
- Kumbha (Aquarius)
- Numerology
- 2
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Smara mean?
Smara is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “He who is remembered; the god of love”.
Is Smara a boy or girl name?
Smara is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Smara?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Smara aligns with the Shatabhisha nakshatra, under the Kumbha (Aquarius) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Smara?
The Chaldean name number of Smara is 2.
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