Mridapriya
Mridapriya (मृडप्रिया) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “Beloved of Mṛḍa (Lord Shiva, the Bestower of Joy)”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Mridapriya (मृडप्रिया) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “Beloved of Mṛḍa (Lord Shiva, the Bestower of Joy)”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Mridapriya (मृडप्रिया, IAST: Mṛḍapriyā) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “Beloved of Mṛḍa (Lord Shiva, the Bestower of Joy)”. From 'mṛḍa' (a Vedic epithet of Shiva meaning 'gracious one') and 'priyā' (beloved), this name reveals Lalitā as the cherished consort of the compassionate Shiva.
Meaning, etymology & significance
The root 'mṛḍ' carries the ancient Vedic sense of bestowing bliss and mercy, making 'Mṛḍa' one of Shiva's most tender names. 'Priyā' in Sanskrit denotes not merely a loved one but the very embodiment of what is held most dear. Together, this epithet celebrates the inseparable love between Lalitā and Shiva at the heart of creation.
This name appears in the Lalitā Sahasranāma as an epithet of the Goddess herself, affirming her identity as Shiva's eternal beloved. Pronounced 'Mrih-da-pri-yaa,' the 'ṛ' is a vocalic R, giving it a distinctly Vedic resonance.
Scriptural source
Mridapriya appears in the Lalitha Sahasranama, among the sacred names of Lalitha.
Mridapriya — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Beloved of Mṛḍa (Lord Shiva, the Bestower of Joy)
- Gender
- Hindu girl name
- Nakshatra
- Magha
- Rashi
- Simha (Leo)
- Numerology
- 7
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mridapriya mean?
Mridapriya is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl name meaning “Beloved of Mṛḍa (Lord Shiva, the Bestower of Joy)”.
Is Mridapriya a boy or girl name?
Mridapriya is traditionally a Hindu girl name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Mridapriya?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Mridapriya aligns with the Magha nakshatra, under the Simha (Leo) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Mridapriya?
The Chaldean name number of Mridapriya is 7.
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