Jaganmata means “Mother of the world”. Jaganmata (जगन्माता · జగన్మాత) is a classical Sanskrit Hindu girl's name meaning “Mother of the world”. It is formed from jagat (world), mātā (mother). By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, “ज” falls in Uttara Ashadha nakshatra, pada 3, within Makara rashi (Capricorn).

Jaganmata name meaning at a glance

FactJaganmata
MeaningMother of the world
GenderHindu girl name
OriginClassical Sanskrit
Rootsjagat (world) + mātā (mother)
StyleClassic
Devanagariजगन्माता
Teluguజగన్మాత
Sanskrit (IAST)jaganmātā
PronunciationJuh-gun-maa-taa
First syllableज
NakshatraUttara Ashadha (pada 3)
RashiMakara (Capricorn)
Numerology3 (Chaldean) · 5 (Pythagorean)
ThemesDivine & deities

Meaning and Sanskrit roots of Jaganmata

Jaganmata is a classical Sanskrit name. It is built from:

  • jagat — world
  • mātā — mother

Each root can be looked up in the Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary (Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries).

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Nakshatra and rashi for Jaganmata

By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, the opening syllable “ज” of Jaganmata falls in Uttara Ashadha nakshatra, pada 3, which lies in Makara rashi (Capricorn). This follows directly from the chart.

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How to write Jaganmata

  • Hindi / Sanskrit (Devanagari): जगन्माता
  • Telugu: జగన్మాత
  • Sanskrit transliteration (IAST): jaganmātā

How to pronounce Jaganmata

Say it as “Juh-gun-maa-taa” — 4 spoken syllables.

Names similar to Jaganmata

Jagadishwari, Jaladhija, Janakanandini, Jvalamalini, Jaganmohini, Jahnusuta

Jaganmata: frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the name Jaganmata?

Jaganmata means “Mother of the world”. It is formed from jagat (world), mātā (mother).

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Is Jaganmata a traditional or a modern name?

Jaganmata is a classical Sanskrit name.

How is Jaganmata written in Hindi and Telugu?

In Devanagari (Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi): जगन्माता. In Telugu: జగన్మాత. Sanskrit transliteration: jaganmātā.

Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Jaganmata?

Its first syllable “ज” falls in Uttara Ashadha nakshatra (pada 3) and Makara rashi (Capricorn) by the Avakahada chart.

What is the numerology number of Jaganmata?

3 in Chaldean numerology and 5 in Pythagorean numerology.

Method: Meaning traced to the Sanskrit roots; nakshatra and rashi by the Avakahada first-syllable chart (rashi derived from the pada); numerology by the Chaldean and Pythagorean systems. HinduTone does not list popularity figures or “lucky” claims.

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