Lobhanashini
Lobhanashini (लोभनाशिनी) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “She who destroys greed and avarice”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Lobhanashini (लोभनाशिनी) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “She who destroys greed and avarice”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Lobhanashini (लोभनाशिनी, IAST: lobhanāśinī) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “She who destroys greed and avarice”. A compound of 'lobha' (greed) and 'nāśinī' (destroyer, feminine), this name reveals Lalitā's power to uproot the craving that binds souls to the cycle of suffering.
Meaning, etymology & significance
As with the paired names for sin and anger, the Sahasranāma presents here both the Mother's intrinsic quality (Nirlobhā) and her active transformative power (Lobhanāśinī). By her grace, the inner fire of craving is extinguished in the devotee's heart, dissolving the very root of saṃsāric bondage. In Tantric understanding, the Mother's śaktipāta (descent of grace) directly dismantles the 'lobha-saṃskāra', the deep-seated impression of greed.
Lalitā is worshipped as Lobhanāśinī particularly by those undertaking sādhanā aimed at vairāgya, or dispassion toward worldly objects. Pronounced lo-bha-naa-shi-nee, the name has a flowing four-syllable cadence favored in stotra recitation.
Scriptural source
Lobhanashini appears in the Lalitha Sahasranama, among the sacred names of Lalitha.
Lobhanashini — Name Facts
- Meaning
- She who destroys greed and avarice
- Gender
- Hindu girl name
- Nakshatra
- Bharani
- Rashi
- Mesha (Aries)
- Numerology
- 3
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lobhanashini mean?
Lobhanashini is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl name meaning “She who destroys greed and avarice”.
Is Lobhanashini a boy or girl name?
Lobhanashini is traditionally a Hindu girl name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Lobhanashini?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Lobhanashini aligns with the Bharani nakshatra, under the Mesha (Aries) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Lobhanashini?
The Chaldean name number of Lobhanashini is 3.
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