Vamakeshvari
Vamakeshvari (वामकेश्वरी) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “Goddess and sovereign of the Vamakeshvara tantra tradition”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Vamakeshvari (वामकेश्वरी) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “Goddess and sovereign of the Vamakeshvara tantra tradition”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Vamakeshvari (वामकेश्वरी, IAST: Vāmakeśvarī) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “Goddess and sovereign of the Vamakeshvara tantra tradition”. From vāma (beautiful, left-hand path, or the name Vāma), keśa (hair), and īśvarī (supreme mistress), this name honors Lalitā as the ruling deity of the Vāmakeśvara Tantra, a foundational Śākta sacred text.
Meaning, etymology & significance
Vāmakeśvara refers to Śiva in His aspect associated with the left-hand, beautiful, or lunar principle, and Vāmakeśvarī is His Śakti — the Goddess who presides over that tantric stream. This name is therefore rich with esoteric significance, indicating Lalitā's sovereignty over the deepest tantric teachings.
The Vāmakeśvara Tantra, also known as the Nityāṣoḍaśikārṇava, is among the most revered scriptures of the Śrī Vidyā tradition, making this an extraordinarily significant epithet. Pronounced vaa-muh-kesh-vuh-ree.
Scriptural source
Vamakeshvari appears in the Lalitha Sahasranama, among the sacred names of Lalitha.
Astrology — nakshatra, rashi & numerology
By the standard Vedic correspondence between a name’s first syllable and the lunar mansion, Vamakeshvari aligns with the Rohini nakshatra, under the Vrishabha rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 1.
Vamakeshvari — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Goddess and sovereign of the Vamakeshvara tantra tradition
- Gender
- Hindu girl name
- Nakshatra
- Rohini
- Rashi
- Vrishabha (Taurus)
- Numerology
- 1
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Vamakeshvari mean?
Vamakeshvari is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl name meaning “Goddess and sovereign of the Vamakeshvara tantra tradition”.
Is Vamakeshvari a boy or girl name?
Vamakeshvari is traditionally a Hindu girl name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Vamakeshvari?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Vamakeshvari aligns with the Rohini nakshatra, under the Vrishabha (Taurus) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Vamakeshvari?
The Chaldean name number of Vamakeshvari is 1.
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