Bahurupa
Bahurupa (बहुरूपा) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “She who manifests in countless forms”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Bahurupa (बहुरूपा) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “She who manifests in countless forms”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Bahurupa (बहुरूपा, IAST: Bahurūpā) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “She who manifests in countless forms”. Compounded from bahu (many, numerous) and rūpā (having form), Bahurūpā glorifies Lalitā as the inexhaustible one who appears in every shape and guise throughout the cosmos, from the smallest creature to the grandest cosmic event.
Meaning, etymology & significance
Bahu means 'abundant' or 'manifold,' and rūpa denotes 'form' or 'appearance.' Together they recall the Puruṣa Sūkta's vision of the Divine manifesting as the entire universe—ten fingers beyond its visible extent. Lalitā as Bahurūpā is the ever-creative, polyvalent energy that takes on new forms ceaselessly without ever being exhausted or defined by any single manifestation.
This name resonates with the Viśvarūpa concept of the Bhagavad Gītā and with Durga's epithet Mahiṣāsuramardinī, who herself wears many faces. Bahurūpā is a graceful, meaningful name for a girl; pronounce it ba-hu-ROO-paa.
Scriptural source
Bahurupa appears in the Lalitha Sahasranama, among the sacred names of Lalitha.
Bahurupa — Name Facts
- Meaning
- She who manifests in countless forms
- Gender
- Hindu girl name
- Nakshatra
- Rohini
- Rashi
- Vrishabha (Taurus)
- Numerology
- 4
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bahurupa mean?
Bahurupa is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl name meaning “She who manifests in countless forms”.
Is Bahurupa a boy or girl name?
Bahurupa is traditionally a Hindu girl name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Bahurupa?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Bahurupa aligns with the Rohini nakshatra, under the Vrishabha (Taurus) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Bahurupa?
The Chaldean name number of Bahurupa is 4.
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