Vidyaraja
Vidyaraja (विद्याराज) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “King of all knowledge and learning”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Vidyaraja (विद्याराज) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “King of all knowledge and learning”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Vidyaraja (विद्याराज, IAST: Vidyārāja) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “King of all knowledge and learning”. From vidyā (knowledge, learning, science) and rāja (king, sovereign), this name crowns Viṣṇu as the supreme sovereign over every form of sacred and worldly knowledge that exists in the universe.
Meaning, etymology & significance
In the Vedic and Purāṇic tradition, knowledge is not merely an intellectual pursuit but a divine power that liberates the soul; vidyā encompasses everything from the four Vedas to the sixty-four arts and the transcendent wisdom of Brahmavidyā. By designating Viṣṇu as Vidyārāja, the hymn places Him at the apex of this entire hierarchy of learning, the king whose sovereignty over wisdom is absolute. This epithet is closely related to names like Vidyānidhi and reflects the Vaiṣṇava conviction that all learning is ultimately an offering at the Lord's feet.
Viṣṇu is saluted as Vidyārāja in Sahasranāma commentaries to emphasize His supremacy over Sarasvatī's domain of knowledge itself. Vidyārāja is a well-formed, dignified given name popular in South India and among scholarly Hindu families; it is pronounced vid-yā-RĀ-ja.
Scriptural source
Vidyaraja 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, Vidyaraja aligns with the Rohini nakshatra, under the Vrishabha rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 9.
Vidyaraja — Name Facts
- Meaning
- King of all knowledge and learning
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Rohini
- Rashi
- Vrishabha (Taurus)
- Numerology
- 9
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Vidyaraja mean?
Vidyaraja is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “King of all knowledge and learning”.
Is Vidyaraja a boy or girl name?
Vidyaraja is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Vidyaraja?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Vidyaraja aligns with the Rohini nakshatra, under the Vrishabha (Taurus) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Vidyaraja?
The Chaldean name number of Vidyaraja is 9.
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