Viradhagha
Viradhagha (विराधघ्न) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Slayer of the fearsome demon Viradha”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Viradhagha (विराधघ्न) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Slayer of the fearsome demon Viradha”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Viradhagha (विराधघ्न, IAST: Virādhagha) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Slayer of the fearsome demon Viradha”. From 'Virādha' (a terrifying rakshasa of the Dandaka forest) and 'ghna' (slayer), this name honours Rama's first great feat in the forest — the destruction of the monstrous Viradha who had seized Sita.
Meaning, etymology & significance
Viradha was a fearsome demon who roamed the Dandaka forest and was cursed to his rakshasa form; when Rama slew him, the demon was liberated and regained his celestial nature. This act at the very outset of the forest exile established Rama as the protector of sages and the righteous. The name thus carries themes of liberation through divine grace as much as martial victory.
Borne by Lord Vishnu as Rama in the Sahasranama, this epithet is theologically rich and occasionally used as a traditional given name by families devoted to the Ramayana tradition. Pronounced vi-RAA-dha-ghna, the 'gh' is aspirated as in 'ghan'.
Scriptural source
Viradhagha 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, Viradhagha aligns with the Rohini nakshatra, under the Vrishabha rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 2.
Viradhagha — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Slayer of the fearsome demon Viradha
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Rohini
- Rashi
- Vrishabha (Taurus)
- Numerology
- 2
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Viradhagha mean?
Viradhagha is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “Slayer of the fearsome demon Viradha”.
Is Viradhagha a boy or girl name?
Viradhagha is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Viradhagha?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Viradhagha aligns with the Rohini nakshatra, under the Vrishabha (Taurus) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Viradhagha?
The Chaldean name number of Viradhagha is 2.
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