VirarajaH
VirarajaH (वीरराज) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “King among heroes; sovereign of the valiant”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
VirarajaH (वीरराज) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “King among heroes; sovereign of the valiant”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
VirarajaH (वीरराज, IAST: Vīrarāja) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “King among heroes; sovereign of the valiant”. Vīra means 'hero, brave warrior' and rāja means 'king'; this epithet exalts Viṣṇu incarnate as Rāma as the supreme sovereign among all heroes — the one whose courage, righteousness, and divine strength place Him above every warrior and king.
Meaning, etymology & significance
In the Vedic and Purāṇic tradition, vīratā (heroism) is not merely physical bravery but encompasses the courage to uphold dharma against all opposition — a quality that Rāma embodies perfectly in His battles against Rāvaṇa and in His long, righteous endurance of hardship. The title rāja adds the dimension of noble sovereignty, reminding the devotee that true heroism is always wedded to righteous governance.
Vīrarāja is used as an epithet of Rāma and other heroic avatāras of Viṣṇu; it is a dignified and usable name for a boy, evoking both courage and noble leadership. Pronunciation: Vī-ra-rā-ja.
Scriptural source
VirarajaH 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, VirarajaH aligns with the Rohini nakshatra, under the Vrishabha rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 2.
VirarajaH — Name Facts
- Meaning
- King among heroes; sovereign of the valiant
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Rohini
- Rashi
- Vrishabha (Taurus)
- Numerology
- 2
Frequently asked questions
What does the name VirarajaH mean?
VirarajaH is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “King among heroes; sovereign of the valiant”.
Is VirarajaH a boy or girl name?
VirarajaH is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name VirarajaH?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, VirarajaH aligns with the Rohini nakshatra, under the Vrishabha (Taurus) rashi.
What is the numerology number of VirarajaH?
The Chaldean name number of VirarajaH is 2.
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