Varshneya
Varshneya (वार्ष्णेय) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Descendant of the Vrishni clan; scion of Vrishni”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Varshneya (वार्ष्णेय) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Descendant of the Vrishni clan; scion of Vrishni”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Varshneya (वार्ष्णेय, IAST: Vārṣṇeya) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Descendant of the Vrishni clan; scion of Vrishni”. A dynastic epithet derived from 'Vṛṣṇi,' the noble Yadava ancestor, through the taddhita suffix '-eya,' this name places Krishna within the sacred lineage that the Lord himself chose for his descent.
Meaning, etymology & significance
The Vrishnis were a branch of the Yadava clan, renowned for valor and devotion, and Krishna's birth among them was not accidental but the fulfillment of their collective merits across ages. The name 'Vārṣṇeya' appears memorably in the Bhagavad Gita (third chapter) when Arjuna addresses Krishna, acknowledging both his divine nature and his earthly royal lineage. This dual acknowledgment—human kinship and divine essence—is the heart of Krishna's avatara mystery.
Varshneya is an epithet of both Krishna and Balarama as members of the Vrishni clan; it is occasionally used as a traditional given name in families with Vaishnava or Yadava heritage. Pronounced vaar-shney-ya, with the 'ā' held briefly.
Scriptural source
Varshneya 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, Varshneya aligns with the Rohini nakshatra, under the Vrishabha rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 2.
Varshneya — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Descendant of the Vrishni clan; scion of Vrishni
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Rohini
- Rashi
- Vrishabha (Taurus)
- Numerology
- 2
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Varshneya mean?
Varshneya is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “Descendant of the Vrishni clan; scion of Vrishni”.
Is Varshneya a boy or girl name?
Varshneya is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Varshneya?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Varshneya aligns with the Rohini nakshatra, under the Vrishabha (Taurus) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Varshneya?
The Chaldean name number of Varshneya is 2.
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