Sudarshana
Sudarshana (सुदर्शन) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Auspicious to behold; of beautiful vision”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Sudarshana (सुदर्शन) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Auspicious to behold; of beautiful vision”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Sudarshana (सुदर्शन, IAST: Sudarśana) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Auspicious to behold; of beautiful vision”. From su- (beautiful, auspicious) and darśana (sight, vision), Sudarśana names the Lord as one whose very sight purifies and blesses the devotee.
Meaning, etymology & significance
The compound su-darśana unites the prefix su- (good, beautiful, auspicious) with darśana, derived from the root dṛś (to see), yielding 'one who is beautiful to behold' or 'one whose vision is auspicious.' In the Vaishnava tradition, Sudarśana is celebrated as the name of Viṣṇu's blazing discus, the divine wheel-weapon that spins with the speed of thought and destroys all adharma. To receive Sudarśana's grace is to receive the protective gaze of the Supreme Himself.
Lord Viṣṇu bears this epithet in the Vishnu Sahasranāma, and the Sudarśana Chakra is invoked independently in many Vaishnava rituals. Pronounced soo-DAR-sha-na, this is a well-loved masculine given name across India.
Scriptural source
Sudarshana 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, Sudarshana aligns with the Shatabhisha nakshatra, under the Kumbha rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 4.
Sudarshana — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Auspicious to behold; of beautiful vision
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Shatabhisha
- Rashi
- Kumbha (Aquarius)
- Numerology
- 4
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sudarshana mean?
Sudarshana is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “Auspicious to behold; of beautiful vision”.
Is Sudarshana a boy or girl name?
Sudarshana is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Sudarshana?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Sudarshana aligns with the Shatabhisha nakshatra, under the Kumbha (Aquarius) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Sudarshana?
The Chaldean name number of Sudarshana is 4.
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