Uchchaihshrava
Uchchaihshrava (उच्चैःश्रव) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “One who hears on high; the celestial white horse”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Uchchaihshrava (उच्चैःश्रव) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “One who hears on high; the celestial white horse”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Uchchaihshrava (उच्चैःश्रव, IAST: Uccaiḥśrava) is an Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “One who hears on high; the celestial white horse”. From uccaiḥ (on high, loudly) and śrava (hearing, ear, fame), Uccaiḥśrava is the magnificent white horse born from the churning of the cosmic ocean, representing divine purity and royal splendour.
Meaning, etymology & significance
Uccaiḥśrava is the legendary seven-headed white horse that emerged from the churning of the Milky Ocean (Kṣīrasāgara-manthana), regarded as the king of all horses and the mount of Indra. The name may be interpreted as 'one whose ears are held high' (alert, nobly erect) or 'whose fame resounds on high,' both readings conveying supreme excellence. Viṣṇu is identified with Uccaiḥśrava in the Bhagavad Gītā (10.27) as the divine vibhūti among horses, declaring His glory manifest in creation's finest.
This epithet is invoked both for Viṣṇu and for the divine horse Uccaiḥśrava himself in Vaishnava scripture. Pronounced uch-CHAIH-śra-va, it is occasionally used as a traditional masculine name, though its compound length makes it more common as a devotional title.
Scriptural source
Uchchaihshrava 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, Uchchaihshrava aligns with the Krittika nakshatra, under the Vrishabha rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 2.
Uchchaihshrava — Name Facts
- Meaning
- One who hears on high; the celestial white horse
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Krittika
- Rashi
- Vrishabha (Taurus)
- Numerology
- 2
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Uchchaihshrava mean?
Uchchaihshrava is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “One who hears on high; the celestial white horse”.
Is Uchchaihshrava a boy or girl name?
Uchchaihshrava is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Uchchaihshrava?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Uchchaihshrava aligns with the Krittika nakshatra, under the Vrishabha (Taurus) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Uchchaihshrava?
The Chaldean name number of Uchchaihshrava is 2.
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