Trivikrama
Trivikrama (त्रिविक्रम) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “He who strode across the three worlds in three steps”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Trivikrama (त्रिविक्रम) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “He who strode across the three worlds in three steps”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Trivikrama (त्रिविक्रम, IAST: Trivikrama) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “He who strode across the three worlds in three steps”. From 'tri' (three) and 'vikrama' (heroic step, mighty stride), Trivikrama is the triumphant cosmic form of Vishnu who, as Vamana expanding into the infinite, covered all three worlds in three magnificent strides.
Meaning, etymology & significance
Trivikrama is one of the most celebrated forms and names of Vishnu, composed of 'tri' (three) and 'vikrama,' from the root 'kram' with the intensifying prefix 'vi,' meaning a heroic, powerful, or extraordinary step. In the Trivikrama manifestation, Vamana grew to universal proportions, his first step covering the entire earth, his second covering the heavens, and the third stepping upon Bali's head in an act of grace that granted Bali liberation. This form encapsulates the Vedic Vishnu of the three strides celebrated in the Rigveda.
Trivikrama is a major icon in temple sculpture and Vaishnava devotion, with dedicated temples across South India. Pronounced 'tri-VIK-ra-ma,' it is given as a boy's name in traditional Vaishnava families and carries an inspiring sense of cosmic heroism.
Scriptural source
Trivikrama appears in the Vishnu Sahasranama, among the sacred names of Vishnu.
Trivikrama — Name Facts
- Meaning
- He who strode across the three worlds in three steps
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Vishakha
- Rashi
- Simha (Leo)
- Numerology
- 6
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Trivikrama mean?
Trivikrama is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “He who strode across the three worlds in three steps”.
Is Trivikrama a boy or girl name?
Trivikrama is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Trivikrama?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Trivikrama aligns with the Vishakha nakshatra, under the Simha (Leo) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Trivikrama?
The Chaldean name number of Trivikrama is 6.
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