Vishvadripta (विश्वदृप्त, IAST: Viśvadṛpta) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Exultant over the universe; filled with cosmic pride”. From 'viśva' (universe) and 'dṛpta' (exultant, proud, from root 'dṛp,' to be elated), this name celebrates Viṣṇu's sovereign delight and lordly exultation over all creation.

Meaning, etymology & significance

The root 'dṛp' (to be proud, to exult, to revel) produces 'dṛpta,' describing one who is filled with righteous pride or divine exultation. As Viśvadṛpta, Viṣṇu is portrayed not with arrogance but with the sublime dignity of the Supreme Being who rejoices in his own creation. This is an expression of the divine ānanda (bliss) that pervades the cosmos and radiates from the Lord who encompasses all.

This epithet is rare and philosophically evocative, pointing to Viṣṇu's quality of svātantrya—absolute, joyful independence as the lord of all worlds. The name is pronounced vish-va-drip-ta, with the retroflex 'ṛ' giving it a distinctly Sanskrit sound.

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Scriptural source

Vishvadripta 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, Vishvadripta aligns with the Rohini nakshatra, under the Vrishabha rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 6.