Tryambaka
Tryambaka (त्र्यम्बका) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “She who has three eyes, all-seeing mother”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Tryambaka (त्र्यम्बका) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “She who has three eyes, all-seeing mother”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Tryambaka (त्र्यम्बका, IAST: Tryambakā) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “She who has three eyes, all-seeing mother”. From tri (three) and ambaka (eye, from ambā meaning mother or source of light), Tryambakā names the Goddess as the three-eyed one whose vision encompasses the past, present, and future.
Meaning, etymology & significance
The three eyes of the divine are traditionally interpreted as the sun, moon, and fire — the illuminators of day, night, and the inner realm — or as wisdom of the three times (past, present, future), revealing the Goddess's omniscient perception that nothing can elude. The word ambaka also carries the meaning of mother, making Tryambakā simultaneously the three-eyed seer and the three-fold mother of creation, preservation, and dissolution. Though most commonly associated with Śiva, in the Lalitā Sahasranāma this title belongs to the Goddess, affirming her unity with the supreme.
Tryambakā is an epithet of Lalitā in her identity with the absolute, as well as of Durgā and other forms of the Devī. Pronounced tri-YUM-ba-kaa, it is a somewhat unusual but spiritually resonant choice as a girl's name.
Scriptural source
Tryambaka appears in the Lalitha Sahasranama, among the sacred names of Lalitha.
Tryambaka — Name Facts
- Meaning
- She who has three eyes, all-seeing mother
- Gender
- Hindu girl name
- Nakshatra
- Purva Phalguni
- Rashi
- Simha (Leo)
- Numerology
- 9
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tryambaka mean?
Tryambaka is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl name meaning “She who has three eyes, all-seeing mother”.
Is Tryambaka a boy or girl name?
Tryambaka is traditionally a Hindu girl name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Tryambaka?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Tryambaka aligns with the Purva Phalguni nakshatra, under the Simha (Leo) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Tryambaka?
The Chaldean name number of Tryambaka is 9.
Explore more: Purva Phalguni nakshatra names · Simha rashi names · Hindu girl names with T · All Hindu names A–Z
Deepen the naming journey
Choosing a name is one step. Continue with:
- Find your child’s nakshatra from today’s panchangam — verify the Purva Phalguni assignment against your birth chart.
- Durga — the deity behind names like Tryambaka — mythology, symbolism, and mantras.
- Slokas & mantras for the family altar — chant ashtottaras and daily prayers as your child grows.
- The Namakaranam ceremony — 11th-day naming ritual — samskara vidhi, prasadam, and family customs.
- Auspicious Hindu festivals & naming muhurats — best tithis in 2026 for a namakarana ceremony.
- Temple for the first darshan — take the newborn to the family deity temple within 40 days.
- Hinduism guide for young parents — samskaras, dharma, and raising children in the tradition.
