Trishirohanta
Trishirohanta (त्रिशिरोहन्त्र) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Slayer of the three-headed demon Trishiras”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Trishirohanta (त्रिशिरोहन्त्र) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Slayer of the three-headed demon Trishiras”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Trishirohanta (त्रिशिरोहन्त्र, IAST: Triśirohantṛ) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Slayer of the three-headed demon Trishiras”. Composed of 'tri-śiras' (three-headed, referring to the demon Trishiras, a lieutenant of Khara) and 'hantṛ' (slayer), this name commemorates Rama's victory over this multi-headed rakshasa in the forests of Dandaka.
Meaning, etymology & significance
Trishiras, meaning 'one with three heads', was one of the fierce generals serving under Khara who attacked Rama in the Dandaka forest; Rama slew him along with Dushana and ultimately Khara himself. The epithet 'Triśirohantṛ' thus places Rama within an ancient tradition of divine heroes who slay multi-headed demons, echoing imagery found across the Vedic and Puranic traditions. This defeat of Trishiras symbolises the Lord's power over threefold demonic darkness.
This name is an epithet of Vishnu as Rama and carries strong Ramayana narrative significance. It is occasionally borne as a devotional name in traditional Vaishnava communities; pronounced tri-shi-ro-HAN-tṛ.
Scriptural source
Trishirohanta appears in the Vishnu Sahasranama, among the sacred names of Vishnu.
Trishirohanta — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Slayer of the three-headed demon Trishiras
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Vishakha
- Rashi
- Simha (Leo)
- Numerology
- 5
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Trishirohanta mean?
Trishirohanta is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “Slayer of the three-headed demon Trishiras”.
Is Trishirohanta a boy or girl name?
Trishirohanta is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Trishirohanta?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Trishirohanta aligns with the Vishakha nakshatra, under the Simha (Leo) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Trishirohanta?
The Chaldean name number of Trishirohanta is 5.
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