Vishvambhara
Vishvambhara (विश्वम्भर) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Bearer and nourisher of the entire universe”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Vishvambhara (विश्वम्भर) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Bearer and nourisher of the entire universe”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Vishvambhara (विश्वम्भर, IAST: Viśvambhara) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Bearer and nourisher of the entire universe”. From viśva (all, the universe) and the root bhr̥ (to bear, carry, nourish), this name reveals Viṣṇu as the cosmic sustainer who holds and feeds the totality of creation without effort or exhaustion.
Meaning, etymology & significance
Viśva encompasses every being, every world, and every moment of existence, while ambhara (from bhr̥ with the prefix ā) denotes both bearing a weight and providing nourishment. Together they paint the image of Viṣṇu as the silent ground beneath all existence—not merely tolerating the universe but actively upholding and nourishing it as a mother carries a child. This epithet aligns closely with his role as Viṣṇu the Pervader and with his avatar Varāha who literally lifted the Earth.
As a given name, Viśvambhara has been used across many regions of India and is sometimes given to boys born during auspicious Vaiṣṇava festivals. Pronounced viś-vam-bha-ra, with the nasal 'm' binding the two halves; variations include Vishwambhar and Vishwambhara.
Scriptural source
Vishvambhara 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, Vishvambhara aligns with the Rohini nakshatra, under the Vrishabha rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 1.
Vishvambhara — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Bearer and nourisher of the entire universe
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Rohini
- Rashi
- Vrishabha (Taurus)
- Numerology
- 1
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Vishvambhara mean?
Vishvambhara is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “Bearer and nourisher of the entire universe”.
Is Vishvambhara a boy or girl name?
Vishvambhara is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Vishvambhara?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Vishvambhara aligns with the Rohini nakshatra, under the Vrishabha (Taurus) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Vishvambhara?
The Chaldean name number of Vishvambhara is 1.
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