Tungabhadra
Tungabhadra (तुङ्गभद्रा) is a Hindu girl name meaning “Sacred river formed by the Tunga and the Bhadra”.
Tungabhadra (तुङ्गभद्रा) is a Hindu girl name meaning “Sacred river formed by the Tunga and the Bhadra”.
Tungabhadra means “Sacred river formed by the Tunga and the Bhadra”. Tungabhadra (तुङ्गभद्रा · తుంగభద్ర) is a classical Sanskrit Hindu girl's name meaning “Sacred river formed by the Tunga and the Bhadra”. It is formed from tuṅgā (Tunga river), bhadrā (Bhadra river). By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, “तु” falls in Vishakha nakshatra, pada 2, within Tula rashi (Libra).
Tungabhadra name meaning at a glance
| Fact | Tungabhadra |
|---|---|
| Meaning | Sacred river formed by the Tunga and the Bhadra |
| Gender | Hindu girl name |
| Origin | Classical Sanskrit |
| Roots | tuṅgā (Tunga river) + bhadrā (Bhadra river) |
| Style | Classic |
| Devanagari | तुङ्गभद्रा |
| Telugu | తుంగభద్ర |
| Sanskrit (IAST) | tuṅgabhadrā |
| Pronunciation | Tun-ga-bha-draa |
| First syllable | तु |
| Nakshatra | Vishakha (pada 2) |
| Rashi | Tula (Libra) |
| Numerology | 7 (Chaldean) · 7 (Pythagorean) |
| Themes | Water & rivers |
Meaning and Sanskrit roots of Tungabhadra
Tungabhadra is a classical Sanskrit name. It is built from:
- tuṅgā — Tunga river
- bhadrā — Bhadra river
Each root can be looked up in the Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary (Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries).
Nakshatra and rashi for Tungabhadra
By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, the opening syllable “तु” of Tungabhadra falls in Vishakha nakshatra, pada 2, which lies in Tula rashi (Libra). This follows directly from the chart.
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How to write Tungabhadra
- Hindi / Sanskrit (Devanagari): तुङ्गभद्रा
- Telugu: తుంగభద్ర
- Sanskrit transliteration (IAST): tuṅgabhadrā
How to pronounce Tungabhadra
Say it as “Tun-ga-bha-draa” — 4 spoken syllables.
Names similar to Tungabhadra
Tamraparni, Tarala, Tatini, Tripathaga, Tadit, Tanvangi
Tungabhadra: frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of the name Tungabhadra?
Tungabhadra means “Sacred river formed by the Tunga and the Bhadra”. It is formed from tuṅgā (Tunga river), bhadrā (Bhadra river).
Is Tungabhadra a traditional or a modern name?
Tungabhadra is a classical Sanskrit name.
How is Tungabhadra written in Hindi and Telugu?
In Devanagari (Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi): तुङ्गभद्रा. In Telugu: తుంగభద్ర. Sanskrit transliteration: tuṅgabhadrā.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Tungabhadra?
Its first syllable “तु” falls in Vishakha nakshatra (pada 2) and Tula rashi (Libra) by the Avakahada chart.
What is the numerology number of Tungabhadra?
7 in Chaldean numerology and 7 in Pythagorean numerology.
Method: Meaning traced to the Sanskrit roots; nakshatra and rashi by the Avakahada first-syllable chart (rashi derived from the pada); numerology by the Chaldean and Pythagorean systems. HinduTone does not list popularity figures or “lucky” claims.
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Tungabhadra — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Sacred river formed by the Tunga and the Bhadra
- Gender
- Hindu girl name
- Nakshatra
- Vishakha
- Rashi
- Tula (Libra)
- Numerology
- 7
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tungabhadra mean?
Tungabhadra is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl name meaning “Sacred river formed by the Tunga and the Bhadra”.
Is Tungabhadra a boy or girl name?
Tungabhadra is traditionally a Hindu girl name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Tungabhadra?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Tungabhadra aligns with the Vishakha nakshatra, under the Tula (Libra) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Tungabhadra?
The Chaldean name number of Tungabhadra is 7.
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