Yugantagniatibhishana
Yugantagniatibhishana (युगान्ताग्न्यतिभीषण) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “More terrifying than the fire at the end of an age”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Yugantagniatibhishana (युगान्ताग्न्यतिभीषण) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “More terrifying than the fire at the end of an age”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Yugantagniatibhishana (युगान्ताग्न्यतिभीषण, IAST: Yugāntāgnyatibhīṣaṇa) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “More terrifying than the fire at the end of an age”. Formed from yuga (cosmic age), anta (end), agni (fire), ati (beyond, surpassing), and bhīṣaṇa (terrifying, dreadful), this name portrays Vishnu's wrathful aspect as exceeding even the apocalyptic conflagration that dissolves the universe at the end of a cosmic cycle.
Meaning, etymology & significance
The yugānta-agni — the fire that blazes at the dissolution of the universe (pralaya) — is itself a terrifying cosmic force described in Purāṇic texts as consuming all existence without distinction. To declare Vishnu atibhīṣaṇa, surpassing even that fire in terror, is to affirm His absolute supremacy over dissolution itself. This name especially resonates with the Narasiṃha and Kālī-related aspects of Vishnu's protective fury on behalf of dharma.
This epithet is recited in stotras that emphasize Vishnu's power to destroy adharma with a ferocity that transcends all natural catastrophe. It is not typically used as a personal name due to its fearsome connotation; devotional worshippers invoke it to seek protection from the most extreme adversities.
Scriptural source
Yugantagniatibhishana 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, Yugantagniatibhishana aligns with the Jyeshtha nakshatra, under the Vrischika rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 5.
Yugantagniatibhishana — Name Facts
- Meaning
- More terrifying than the fire at the end of an age
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Jyeshtha
- Rashi
- Vrischika (Scorpio)
- Numerology
- 5
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yugantagniatibhishana mean?
Yugantagniatibhishana is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “More terrifying than the fire at the end of an age”.
Is Yugantagniatibhishana a boy or girl name?
Yugantagniatibhishana is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Yugantagniatibhishana?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Yugantagniatibhishana aligns with the Jyeshtha nakshatra, under the Vrischika (Scorpio) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Yugantagniatibhishana?
The Chaldean name number of Yugantagniatibhishana is 5.
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