Mangalakruti
Mangalakruti (मङ्गलाकृति) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “She whose form is pure auspiciousness itself”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Mangalakruti (मङ्गलाकृति) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “She whose form is pure auspiciousness itself”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Mangalakruti (मङ्गलाकृति, IAST: Maṅgalākṛti) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “She whose form is pure auspiciousness itself”. From maṅgala (auspicious, blessed) and ākṛti (form, figure), this name reveals the Goddess as one whose very appearance radiates divine benediction.
Meaning, etymology & significance
Maṅgala derives from the root maṅg, connoting happiness and prosperity, while ākṛti denotes visible form or shape. Together they proclaim that Lalitā's appearance is not merely beautiful but inherently and cosmically auspicious. To behold Her is to receive the grace of good fortune.
This epithet appears in the Lalitā Sahasranāma, celebrating Her as the embodiment of all that is blessed and holy in form. Pronounced mahn-gah-lah-kroo-thi, with emphasis on the first syllable.
Scriptural source
Mangalakruti appears in the Lalitha Sahasranama, among the sacred names of Lalitha.
Astrology — nakshatra, rashi & numerology
By the standard Vedic correspondence between a name’s first syllable and the lunar mansion, Mangalakruti aligns with the Magha nakshatra, under the Simha rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 6.
Mangalakruti — Name Facts
- Meaning
- She whose form is pure auspiciousness itself
- Gender
- Hindu girl name
- Nakshatra
- Magha
- Rashi
- Simha (Leo)
- Numerology
- 6
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mangalakruti mean?
Mangalakruti is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl name meaning “She whose form is pure auspiciousness itself”.
Is Mangalakruti a boy or girl name?
Mangalakruti is traditionally a Hindu girl name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Mangalakruti?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Mangalakruti aligns with the Magha nakshatra, under the Simha (Leo) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Mangalakruti?
The Chaldean name number of Mangalakruti is 6.
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