Vishvaksena
Vishvaksena (विष्वक्सेन) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “One whose army pervades all directions”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Vishvaksena (विष्वक्सेन) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “One whose army pervades all directions”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Vishvaksena (विष्वक्सेन, IAST: Viṣvaksena) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “One whose army pervades all directions”. From viṣvak (in all directions, everywhere) and sena (army, host), Vishvaksena names Vishnu as the Lord whose divine forces pervade every quarter of creation — an invincible sovereign whose sovereignty knows no boundary.
Meaning, etymology & significance
The word viṣvak derives from vi + sarvak, meaning 'in all directions,' combined with sena (army, force), producing the image of a cosmic king whose hosts face every direction simultaneously, leaving no realm uncovered. In Vaishnava tradition, Viṣvaksena is also the name of Vishnu's divine commander-in-chief, the foremost among the Pārṣadas (attendants) of Vaikuṇṭha, who stands as the marshal of the Lord's celestial army.
Viṣvaksena is worshipped as both an epithet of Vishnu and as a distinct divine attendant in Sri Vaishnava temples, where he is invoked at the start of worship. Pronounced vish-vak-say-nah, the name has a strong, martial sound and is used as a traditional given name in South Indian Vaishnava families.
Scriptural source
Vishvaksena 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, Vishvaksena aligns with the Rohini nakshatra, under the Vrishabha rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 2.
Vishvaksena — Name Facts
- Meaning
- One whose army pervades all directions
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Rohini
- Rashi
- Vrishabha (Taurus)
- Numerology
- 2
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Vishvaksena mean?
Vishvaksena is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “One whose army pervades all directions”.
Is Vishvaksena a boy or girl name?
Vishvaksena is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Vishvaksena?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Vishvaksena aligns with the Rohini nakshatra, under the Vrishabha (Taurus) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Vishvaksena?
The Chaldean name number of Vishvaksena is 2.
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