Vrishabha
Vrishabha (वृषभ) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The supreme bull; the most excellent of all”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Vrishabha (वृषभ) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The supreme bull; the most excellent of all”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Vrishabha (वृषभ, IAST: Vṛṣabha) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The supreme bull; the most excellent of all”. From vṛṣ (to rain, to shower blessings) and the suffix -abha (chief, pre-eminent), Vṛṣabha means the foremost one who pours down blessings — a title of nobility and spiritual supremacy.
Meaning, etymology & significance
In Vedic symbolism, the bull (vṛṣabha) represents strength, virility, fertility, and dharma, and the term is used as an honorific for the greatest among any category — hence vṛṣabha can mean the best of men, the lord among gods, or the supreme showerer of dharmic blessings. The root vṛṣ carries the sense of raining abundance, echoing Viṣṇu's role as the provider and sustainer of all life. This name is also associated with the first Tīrthaṅkara in the Jain tradition, attesting to its pan-Indian sacred significance.
Vṛṣabha appears in the Viṣṇu Sahasranāma as well as in epithets of Śiva, whose mount Nandī is the divine bull. As a given name it is used occasionally in South India and carries a strong, classical resonance; Vrishabh is a common modernized form.
Scriptural source
Vrishabha appears in the Vishnu Sahasranama, among the sacred names of Vishnu.
Vrishabha — Name Facts
- Meaning
- The supreme bull; the most excellent of all
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Rohini
- Rashi
- Vrishabha (Taurus)
- Numerology
- 8
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Vrishabha mean?
Vrishabha is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “The supreme bull; the most excellent of all”.
Is Vrishabha a boy or girl name?
Vrishabha is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Vrishabha?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Vrishabha aligns with the Rohini nakshatra, under the Vrishabha (Taurus) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Vrishabha?
The Chaldean name number of Vrishabha is 8.
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