Vamanayana
Vamanayana (वामनयना) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “She whose eyes are large and beautiful”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Vamanayana (वामनयना) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “She whose eyes are large and beautiful”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Vamanayana (वामनयना, IAST: Vāmanayanā) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “She whose eyes are large and beautiful”. From vāma (beautiful, lovely) and nayana (eye), this epithet praises Lalithā's enchanting, wide-set eyes that captivate all who behold Her.
Meaning, etymology & significance
Vāma carries meanings of 'lovely,' 'left,' and 'auspicious' in Sanskrit, and nayana derives from the root nī (to lead), making the eye 'that which leads perception.' Together, Vāmanayanā evokes eyes so beautiful they draw the devotee's gaze and ultimately their entire awareness toward the Divine.
This epithet appears in the Lalitā Sahasranāma to highlight the Goddess's mesmerising form; it is best used as a devotional compound name, pronounced vaa-ma-na-ya-NAA.
Scriptural source
Vamanayana 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, Vamanayana aligns with the Rohini nakshatra, under the Vrishabha rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 8.
Vamanayana — Name Facts
- Meaning
- She whose eyes are large and beautiful
- Gender
- Hindu girl name
- Nakshatra
- Rohini
- Rashi
- Vrishabha (Taurus)
- Numerology
- 8
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Vamanayana mean?
Vamanayana is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl name meaning “She whose eyes are large and beautiful”.
Is Vamanayana a boy or girl name?
Vamanayana is traditionally a Hindu girl name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Vamanayana?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Vamanayana aligns with the Rohini nakshatra, under the Vrishabha (Taurus) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Vamanayana?
The Chaldean name number of Vamanayana is 8.
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