Shirahsthita
Shirahsthita (शिरःस्थिता) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “She who dwells in the crown of the head”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Shirahsthita (शिरःस्थिता) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “She who dwells in the crown of the head”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Shirahsthita (शिरःस्थिता, IAST: Śiraḥsthitā) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “She who dwells in the crown of the head”. From śiraḥ (head, crown) and sthitā (established, dwelling), this name places Lalitā at the topmost cakra — the sahasrāra — as the ultimate goal of kuṇḍalinī's ascent.
Meaning, etymology & significance
In Śākta tantra, the goddess's presence is traced through the subtle body; śiraḥsthitā specifically locates her at the sahasrāra padma, the thousand-petalled lotus at the crown, which is the seat of pure consciousness and the meeting point of Śiva and Śakti in yogic union.
This epithet of Lalitā is particularly revered in kuṇḍalinī yoga contexts. Pronounced śi-raḥ-sthi-tā, it has a meditative resonance that makes it meaningful though somewhat unusual as a given name.
Scriptural source
Shirahsthita appears in the Lalitha Sahasranama, among the sacred names of Lalitha.
Shirahsthita — Name Facts
- Meaning
- She who dwells in the crown of the head
- Gender
- Hindu girl name
- Nakshatra
- Hasta
- Rashi
- Kanya (Virgo)
- Numerology
- 8
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shirahsthita mean?
Shirahsthita is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl name meaning “She who dwells in the crown of the head”.
Is Shirahsthita a boy or girl name?
Shirahsthita is traditionally a Hindu girl name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Shirahsthita?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Shirahsthita aligns with the Hasta nakshatra, under the Kanya (Virgo) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Shirahsthita?
The Chaldean name number of Shirahsthita is 8.
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