Yogapati
Yogapati (योगपति) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Lord and master of all yoga and union”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Yogapati (योगपति) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Lord and master of all yoga and union”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Yogapati (योगपति, IAST: Yogapati) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Lord and master of all yoga and union”. From yoga (union, spiritual discipline, divine power, from the root yuj 'to join') and pati (lord, master), this name glorifies Viṣṇu as the supreme sovereign of all yogic power and the ultimate goal toward which every path of yoga leads.
Meaning, etymology & significance
In Sanskrit, yoga carries a magnificent breadth: it means the discipline of union with the Divine, the supernatural powers (yogic siddhis), the auspicious conjunctions of celestial bodies, and the very divine energy of the Lord Himself. As Yogapati, Viṣṇu is master of all these dimensions simultaneously—He is both the practitioner's destination and the very power by which the journey is undertaken. The Bhāgavata Purāṇa repeatedly describes Viṣṇu as the 'yogeśvara,' and the Viṣṇu Purāṇa declares that all yogic attainment finds its culmination and rest in Him.
Yogapati is a traditional Vaiṣṇava epithet found in stotras and Purāṇic texts, and is occasionally given as a name to boys, particularly in families that honor yoga and the spiritual path as a family heritage. Pronunciation: yo-ga-pa-ti, all syllables even and clear.
Scriptural source
Yogapati 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, Yogapati aligns with the Mula nakshatra, under the Dhanu rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 8.
Yogapati — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Lord and master of all yoga and union
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Mula
- Rashi
- Dhanu (Sagittarius)
- Numerology
- 8
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yogapati mean?
Yogapati is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “Lord and master of all yoga and union”.
Is Yogapati a boy or girl name?
Yogapati is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Yogapati?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Yogapati aligns with the Mula nakshatra, under the Dhanu (Sagittarius) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Yogapati?
The Chaldean name number of Yogapati is 8.
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