Virachakreshvara
Virachakreshvara (वीरचक्रेश्वर) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Lord of the heroic, sovereign wheel of power”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Virachakreshvara (वीरचक्रेश्वर) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Lord of the heroic, sovereign wheel of power”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Virachakreshvara (वीरचक्रेश्वर, IAST: Vīracakreśvara) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Lord of the heroic, sovereign wheel of power”. From 'vīra' (heroic), 'cakra' (wheel, disc, or cosmic cycle), and 'īśvara' (lord), this name celebrates Vishnu as the supreme master of the disc that governs cosmic order and heroic dharma.
Meaning, etymology & significance
The name joins 'vīra,' meaning courageous or heroic, with 'cakra,' Vishnu's iconic discus Sudarshana that symbolises the spinning wheel of cosmic time and righteousness, and 'īśvara,' meaning the sovereign lord. Together they paint a vision of divine heroism inseparable from righteous cosmic governance. The cakra, ever in Vishnu's hand, upholds the universe by dispelling adharma, making its lord the ultimate champion of all virtuous endeavour.
Borne by Lord Vishnu in the Vishnu Sahasranama, this epithet honours His role as the wielder of Sudarshana who upholds heroic dharma in all the worlds. Pronounced 'vee-ra-cha-kresh-va-ra,' the name may be affectionately shortened to Virachakra or Chakreshvara for daily use.
Scriptural source
Virachakreshvara 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, Virachakreshvara aligns with the Rohini nakshatra, under the Vrishabha rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 1.
Virachakreshvara — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Lord of the heroic, sovereign wheel of power
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Rohini
- Rashi
- Vrishabha (Taurus)
- Numerology
- 1
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Virachakreshvara mean?
Virachakreshvara is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “Lord of the heroic, sovereign wheel of power”.
Is Virachakreshvara a boy or girl name?
Virachakreshvara is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Virachakreshvara?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Virachakreshvara aligns with the Rohini nakshatra, under the Vrishabha (Taurus) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Virachakreshvara?
The Chaldean name number of Virachakreshvara is 1.
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