Vibhava
Vibhava (विभव) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “He who is supreme power and prosperity”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Vibhava (विभव) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “He who is supreme power and prosperity”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Vibhava (विभव, IAST: Vibhava) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “He who is supreme power and prosperity”. From vi (intensifying prefix, 'distinguished') and bhava (existence, becoming, from the root bhū — to be), Vibhava names Vishnu as the one who transcends ordinary existence and manifests as supreme, uncontainable power and radiance.
Meaning, etymology & significance
Vibhava carries several nuanced meanings in Sanskrit: great power, wealth, prosperity, splendor, and distinguished existence. In Vaiṣṇava philosophy, the term vibhava-avatāra refers to the divine descents (like Rāma and Kṛṣṇa) through which Vishnu's power is especially manifested in the world, making this name theologically layered. The name thus captures both Vishnu's transcendent nature as the Absolute and his immanent glory as it pours forth through divine incarnations.
Vibhava is a genuine and euphonious Sanskrit name used in Hindu families, particularly in Vaiṣṇava communities where it evokes the Lord's divine glories. It is comfortably usable as a modern given name, with the pronunciation Vib-hav being natural in Hindi and related languages.
Scriptural source
Vibhava 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, Vibhava aligns with the Rohini nakshatra, under the Vrishabha rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 4.
Vibhava — Name Facts
- Meaning
- He who is supreme power and prosperity
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Rohini
- Rashi
- Vrishabha (Taurus)
- Numerology
- 4
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Vibhava mean?
Vibhava is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “He who is supreme power and prosperity”.
Is Vibhava a boy or girl name?
Vibhava is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Vibhava?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Vibhava aligns with the Rohini nakshatra, under the Vrishabha (Taurus) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Vibhava?
The Chaldean name number of Vibhava is 4.
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