Virabahu
Virabahu (वीरबाहु) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The hero with mighty arms”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Virabahu (वीरबाहु) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The hero with mighty arms”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Virabahu (वीरबाहु, IAST: Vīrabāhu) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The hero with mighty arms”. From vīra (hero, brave one) and bāhu (arm), Vīrabāhu exalts Viṣṇu as the heroic deity whose arms are the instruments of cosmic protection and the vanquishing of evil.
Meaning, etymology & significance
Vīra, from √vī (to be strong, to be brave), denotes a hero of the highest order, while bāhu refers to the arm as both a physical and symbolic seat of power and protection. In Vaiṣṇava iconography Viṣṇu's four arms each bear a sacred attribute — conch, discus, mace, and lotus — making His arms themselves symbols of His multifaceted divine authority. Vīrabāhu thus celebrates the Lord as the supreme champion whose arms uphold the three worlds.
Vīrabāhu has been borne by warriors, saints, and kings throughout Hindu history and is also an epithet of Subrahmaṇya (Skanda); it remains in active use as a given name for boys in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and among Vaiṣṇava communities. Pronounce: Vī-ra-bā-hu, with long ī and ā.
Scriptural source
Virabahu 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, Virabahu aligns with the Rohini nakshatra, under the Vrishabha rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 6.
Virabahu — Name Facts
- Meaning
- The hero with mighty arms
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Rohini
- Rashi
- Vrishabha (Taurus)
- Numerology
- 6
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Virabahu mean?
Virabahu is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “The hero with mighty arms”.
Is Virabahu a boy or girl name?
Virabahu is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Virabahu?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Virabahu aligns with the Rohini nakshatra, under the Vrishabha (Taurus) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Virabahu?
The Chaldean name number of Virabahu is 6.
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