Vatasurarai
Vatasurarai (वातासुराराय) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Enemy and destroyer of the demon Vātāsura”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Vatasurarai (वातासुराराय) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Enemy and destroyer of the demon Vātāsura”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Vatasurarai (वातासुराराय, IAST: Vātāsurāri) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Enemy and destroyer of the demon Vātāsura”. From Vātāsura (the whirlwind demon, vāta meaning wind) and ari (foe, destroyer), this name praises Krishna who slew the demon that attacked in the guise of a violent storm.
Meaning, etymology & significance
Vāta means wind or air, and Vātāsura was a demon who took the form of a devastating whirlwind to assail the young Krishna. Ari, meaning 'enemy' or 'slayer of enemies,' reflects the Lord's role as the eternal protector of His devotees against forces of destruction. The name encapsulates Krishna's playful yet absolute mastery over even the most turbulent natural and demonic forces.
Vishnu receives this epithet to assure devotees that no storm — literal or metaphorical — can overcome one sheltered by the Lord. The name is occasionally found in Vaishnava hymns and litanies. Pronounced vaa-taa-su-raa-ri.
Scriptural source
Vatasurarai 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, Vatasurarai aligns with the Rohini nakshatra, under the Vrishabha rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 1.
Vatasurarai — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Enemy and destroyer of the demon Vātāsura
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Rohini
- Rashi
- Vrishabha (Taurus)
- Numerology
- 1
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Vatasurarai mean?
Vatasurarai is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “Enemy and destroyer of the demon Vātāsura”.
Is Vatasurarai a boy or girl name?
Vatasurarai is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Vatasurarai?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Vatasurarai aligns with the Rohini nakshatra, under the Vrishabha (Taurus) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Vatasurarai?
The Chaldean name number of Vatasurarai is 1.
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