Priyavrata
Priyavrata (प्रियव्रता) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “She who cherishes sacred vows and auspicious observances”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Priyavrata (प्रियव्रता) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “She who cherishes sacred vows and auspicious observances”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Priyavrata (प्रियव्रता, IAST: Priyavratā) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “She who cherishes sacred vows and auspicious observances”. From priya (beloved, dear) and vrata (sacred vow, religious observance), this name reveals Lalitā as one who holds dharmic disciplines close to her divine heart.
Meaning, etymology & significance
Vrata in the Śākta tradition encompasses the full spectrum of sacred observance — fasting, pilgrimage, chanting, and devoted ritual — all of which are acts of love directed toward the Goddess. As Priyavratā, Lalitā declares that such disciplines are not burdens but expressions of her own deepest nature, and that she responds with especial grace to those who undertake them with sincerity. This name thus becomes an invitation: the devotee who loves vrata is beloved by the Goddess who is herself Priyavratā.
Lalitā is glorified by this name in the Sahasranāma as a testament to her delight in devout observance. Priyavratā is a lovely and culturally resonant given name for a girl; it is pronounced pree-yuh-VRU-taa.
Scriptural source
Priyavrata appears in the Lalitha Sahasranama, among the sacred names of Lalitha.
Priyavrata — Name Facts
- Meaning
- She who cherishes sacred vows and auspicious observances
- Gender
- Hindu girl name
- Nakshatra
- Uttara Phalguni
- Rashi
- Kanya (Virgo)
- Numerology
- 9
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Priyavrata mean?
Priyavrata is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl name meaning “She who cherishes sacred vows and auspicious observances”.
Is Priyavrata a boy or girl name?
Priyavrata is traditionally a Hindu girl name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Priyavrata?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Priyavrata aligns with the Uttara Phalguni nakshatra, under the Kanya (Virgo) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Priyavrata?
The Chaldean name number of Priyavrata is 9.
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