Turiya
Turiya (तुरीय) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The fourth; the transcendent state of pure consciousness”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Turiya (तुरीय) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The fourth; the transcendent state of pure consciousness”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Turiya (तुरीय, IAST: Turīya) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The fourth; the transcendent state of pure consciousness”. From the Sanskrit ordinal 'turīya' meaning 'the fourth,' this name identifies Vishnu with the transcendent fourth state of consciousness that underlies and witnesses waking, dream, and deep sleep.
Meaning, etymology & significance
In the Māṇḍūkya Upanishad's teaching on the four pādas (quarters) of Oṃ, the fourth — Turīya — is not itself a state but the silent, witnessing Awareness that pervades and transcends the other three. It is described as 'advaita,' non-dual, the ground of all experience. By naming Vishnu as Turīya, the Sahasranama places Him beyond all phenomenal existence, identifying Him with the pure Consciousness that is the ultimate reality of every being. This name is a bridge between Vaishnava devotion and Advaitic insight.
Turīya is also used as a title in certain Advaita Vedānta lineages, appended to the names of sannyāsīs to indicate their absorption in the fourth state. Pronounced 'tu-REE-ya,' this spiritually resonant name is beautifully suited as a given name for a boy.
Scriptural source
Turiya 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, Turiya aligns with the Purva phalguni nakshatra, under the Simha rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 6.
Turiya — Name Facts
- Meaning
- The fourth; the transcendent state of pure consciousness
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Vishakha
- Rashi
- Simha (Leo)
- Numerology
- 6
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Turiya mean?
Turiya is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “The fourth; the transcendent state of pure consciousness”.
Is Turiya a boy or girl name?
Turiya is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Turiya?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Turiya aligns with the Vishakha nakshatra, under the Simha (Leo) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Turiya?
The Chaldean name number of Turiya is 6.
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