Vira
Vira (वीर) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The heroic one, supreme in valor”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Vira (वीर) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The heroic one, supreme in valor”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Vira (वीर, IAST: Vīra) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The heroic one, supreme in valor”. Derived from the root vīr (to be strong, heroic), Vīra proclaims Vishnu as the embodiment of cosmic heroism, whose valor pervades every act of divine protection and liberation.
Meaning, etymology & significance
The Sanskrit vīra is among the oldest and most celebrated words in the Vedic vocabulary, denoting a warrior-hero of supreme excellence. Vishnu as Vīra is the champion who vanquishes adharma in each age, appearing as avatāras whose deeds define heroism itself. The name carries the weight of the entire warrior ethic of the Mahābhārata and Rāmāyaṇa, both of which celebrate Vishnu's heroic incarnations.
Vīra is an epithet shared by Vishnu, Śiva, and several warrior-sages in the Vedic corpus, making it a broadly devotional yet distinctly masculine name. It is pronounced vee-rah, with a long initial vowel and clear terminal aspirate.
Scriptural source
Vira 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, Vira aligns with the Rohini nakshatra, under the Vrishabha rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 1.
Vira — Name Facts
- Meaning
- The heroic one, supreme in valor
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Rohini
- Rashi
- Vrishabha (Taurus)
- Numerology
- 1
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Vira mean?
Vira is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “The heroic one, supreme in valor”.
Is Vira a boy or girl name?
Vira is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Vira?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Vira aligns with the Rohini nakshatra, under the Vrishabha (Taurus) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Vira?
The Chaldean name number of Vira is 1.
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