Surottama
Surottama (सुरोत्तम) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The highest and most excellent among the gods”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Surottama (सुरोत्तम) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The highest and most excellent among the gods”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Surottama (सुरोत्तम, IAST: Surottama) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The highest and most excellent among the gods”. From sura (a divine being, a god) and uttama (the highest, the most excellent — from ut + tama, superlative suffix), Surottama exalts Vishnu above all devas as the supreme deity from whom all divine light and power proceed.
Meaning, etymology & significance
While sura denotes any being of the celestial order, uttama is the superlative that places Vishnu not merely among the gods but categorically above them. This reflects the Vaishnava theological principle that Vishnu or Nārāyaṇa is not one deity among many but the fountainhead of divinity itself — all other devas drawing their power, existence, and worship ultimately from Him. The name resonates with His Vedic title Devadeva, 'God of gods.'
Surottama is a beloved epithet of Lord Vishnu cherished in both Sanskrit literature and vernacular devotional poetry. Pronounced soo-rot-tuh-mah, it is a graceful, accessible name that is occasionally given to boys in Hindu families who wish to honour the supremacy of Vishnu.
Scriptural source
Surottama 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, Surottama aligns with the Shatabhisha nakshatra, under the Kumbha rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 5.
Surottama — Name Facts
- Meaning
- The highest and most excellent among the gods
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Shatabhisha
- Rashi
- Kumbha (Aquarius)
- Numerology
- 5
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Surottama mean?
Surottama is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “The highest and most excellent among the gods”.
Is Surottama a boy or girl name?
Surottama is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Surottama?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Surottama aligns with the Shatabhisha nakshatra, under the Kumbha (Aquarius) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Surottama?
The Chaldean name number of Surottama is 5.
Explore more: Shatabhisha nakshatra names · Kumbha rashi names · Hindu boy names with S · All Hindu names A–Z