Ānandakalikā
Ānandakalikā (आनन्दकलिका) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “She who is the blossoming bud of pure bliss”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Ānandakalikā (आनन्दकलिका) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “She who is the blossoming bud of pure bliss”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Ānandakalikā (आनन्दकलिका, IAST: Ānandakalikā) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “She who is the blossoming bud of pure bliss”. From ānanda (divine bliss) and kalikā (an unopened blossom or bud), this name portrays Lalitā as the tender bud of supreme joy about to bloom into its fullness.
Meaning, etymology & significance
Ānanda is the foundational bliss that constitutes the innermost sheath of the self in Vedantic understanding, and it is an essential aspect of the Goddess's nature. Kalikā denotes a small bud or sprout, suggesting potential and sweetness about to unfold. Together, the name captures Lalitā as the concentrated, ever-fresh seed of divine joy blossoming eternally in the heart of the devotee.
This poetic epithet is frequently cited in Śākta poetry celebrating the Goddess as the source of all joy. It makes a melodious and meaningful given name. Pronounced aa-NAN-dah-kah-lee-KAA.
Scriptural source
Ānandakalikā appears in the Lalitha Sahasranama, among the sacred names of Lalitha.
Ānandakalikā — Name Facts
- Meaning
- She who is the blossoming bud of pure bliss
- Gender
- Hindu girl name
- Nakshatra
- Krittika
- Rashi
- Mesha (Aries)
- Numerology
- 9
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ānandakalikā mean?
Ānandakalikā is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl name meaning “She who is the blossoming bud of pure bliss”.
Is Ānandakalikā a boy or girl name?
Ānandakalikā is traditionally a Hindu girl name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Ānandakalikā?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Ānandakalikā aligns with the Krittika nakshatra, under the Mesha (Aries) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Ānandakalikā?
The Chaldean name number of Ānandakalikā is 9.
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