Lopamudrachita (लोपामुद्रार्चिता, IAST: Lopāmudrārcitā) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “She who is worshipped by the sage-queen Lopāmudrā”. Lopāmudrā, the brilliant wife of the maharṣi Agastya, is herself revered as a composer of Vedic hymns, and this name honours Lalitā as the goddess exalted enough to receive the devotion of so luminous a devotee.

Meaning, etymology & significance

Lopāmudrā is celebrated in the Ṛgveda as a ṛṣikā who composed hymns and is also credited in the Tantric tradition with transmitting the Śrī Vidyā mantra lineage alongside her husband Agastya. The name arcitā means 'one who is honoured or worshipped,' so the compound declares that even the most learned and spiritually accomplished of women bow before Lalitā. This bestowal of respect from Lopāmudrā elevates the goddess's glory in the eyes of all seekers of wisdom.

As an epithet, Lopāmudrārcitā belongs solely to Śrī Lalitā and celebrates the link between the goddess and the ancient Śrī Vidyā tradition traced to Agastya's household. The name is sometimes simplified to Lopamudra for given-name use, honouring the devotee herself.

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Scriptural source

Lopamudrachita appears in the Lalitha Sahasranama, among the sacred names of Lalitha.