Subrahmanya
Subrahmanya (सुब्रह्मण्य) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Exceedingly dear to or favored by Brahmanas”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Subrahmanya (सुब्रह्मण्य) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Exceedingly dear to or favored by Brahmanas”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Subrahmanya (सुब्रह्मण्य, IAST: Subrahmaṇya) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Exceedingly dear to or favored by Brahmanas”. From 'su' (well, exceedingly) and 'brahmaṇya' (devoted to or cherished by the Brahman), this name celebrates Vishnu as the supreme protector and beloved of the priestly order and sacred wisdom.
Meaning, etymology & significance
The name Subrahmanya is composed of the intensifying prefix 'su-' and 'brahmaṇya,' meaning one who is especially dear to or deeply devoted to Brahman and the Brahmanas. In the Vishnu Sahasranama context, it honors Vishnu's profound relationship with sacred knowledge and those who uphold it. The name is also independently associated with Kartikeya, yet here it exalts Vishnu as the supreme well-wisher of the entire Brahmanical tradition.
As an epithet, Subrahmanya appears for both Vishnu and Kartikeya, making it a richly layered devotional name. Pronounced 'soo-brah-MAHN-ya,' it is widely used in South India especially.
Scriptural source
Subrahmanya appears in the Vishnu Sahasranama, among the sacred names of Vishnu.
Astrology — nakshatra, rashi & numerology
By the standard Vedic correspondence between a name’s first syllable and the lunar mansion, Subrahmanya aligns with the Shatabhisha nakshatra, under the Kumbha rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 4.
Subrahmanya — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Exceedingly dear to or favored by Brahmanas
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Shatabhisha
- Rashi
- Kumbha (Aquarius)
- Numerology
- 4
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Subrahmanya mean?
Subrahmanya is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “Exceedingly dear to or favored by Brahmanas”.
Is Subrahmanya a boy or girl name?
Subrahmanya is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Subrahmanya?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Subrahmanya aligns with the Shatabhisha nakshatra, under the Kumbha (Aquarius) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Subrahmanya?
The Chaldean name number of Subrahmanya is 4.
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