Virabhadrajit
Virabhadrajit (वीरभद्रजित्) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Conqueror of the fierce Virabhadra”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Virabhadrajit (वीरभद्रजित्) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Conqueror of the fierce Virabhadra”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Virabhadrajit (वीरभद्रजित्, IAST: Vīrabhadrajit) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Conqueror of the fierce Virabhadra”. From vīra (hero, warrior), bhadra (auspicious, fierce), and jit (conqueror), this name declares Vishnu's supremacy over even Shiva's wrathful emanation Virabhadra.
Meaning, etymology & significance
Virabhadra was created from Shiva's wrath to destroy Daksha's sacrifice; he is described as among the most formidable of all divine warriors. That Vishnu is named Virabhadrajit — the one who conquers Virabhadra — affirms the Vaishnava theological position of Vishnu's ultimate sovereignty even over Shaiva forces of destruction. The name does not demean Shiva but places Vishnu in the transcendent position beyond all emanations.
This epithet appears in Vaishnava namavali traditions that assert Vishnu's paramountcy; it is a respectful but bold theological statement. As a given name, Virabhadrajit is rare but usable; 'jit' names are a beloved North Indian tradition.
Scriptural source
Virabhadrajit 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, Virabhadrajit aligns with the Rohini nakshatra, under the Vrishabha rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 4.
Virabhadrajit — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Conqueror of the fierce Virabhadra
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Rohini
- Rashi
- Vrishabha (Taurus)
- Numerology
- 4
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Virabhadrajit mean?
Virabhadrajit is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “Conqueror of the fierce Virabhadra”.
Is Virabhadrajit a boy or girl name?
Virabhadrajit is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Virabhadrajit?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Virabhadrajit aligns with the Rohini nakshatra, under the Vrishabha (Taurus) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Virabhadrajit?
The Chaldean name number of Virabhadrajit is 4.
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