Sarvopadravavarani (सर्वोपद्रववारिणी, IAST: Sarvopadravavāriṇī) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “She who wards off all calamities and afflictions”. From sarva (all), upadrava (calamity, affliction), and vāriṇī (she who repels or prevents), this epithet proclaims Lakshmi as the divine protector who blocks every form of misfortune.

Meaning, etymology & significance

Sarvopadravavāriṇī is a compound of three Sanskrit elements: sarva, meaning 'all'; upadrava, meaning calamity, disturbance, or affliction; and vāriṇī, the feminine form of vārin, meaning 'one who repels, prevents, or stops.' Together they name Lakshmi as the all-encompassing divine shield who stands between her devotees and every form of harm. This protective aspect of Lakshmi complements her benevolent, wealth-giving nature, showing her as a complete guardian deity.

This elaborate compound epithet belongs to the domain of sacred liturgy rather than personal naming. Pronounced sar-vo-pa-dra-va-vā-ri-ṇī, it is a powerful invocation for protection recited in times of distress.

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Scriptural source

Sarvopadravavarani appears in the Lakshmi Ashtottaram, among the sacred names of Lakshmi.

Astrology — nakshatra, rashi & numerology

By the standard Vedic correspondence between a name’s first syllable and the lunar mansion, Sarvopadravavarani aligns with the Shatabhisha nakshatra, under the Kumbha rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 4.