Viprapriyā
Viprapriyā (विप्रप्रिया) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “She who is beloved of the learned and devout”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Viprapriyā (विप्रप्रिया) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “She who is beloved of the learned and devout”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Viprapriyā (विप्रप्रिया, IAST: viprapriyā) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “She who is beloved of the learned and devout”. From 'vipra' (the wise, the learned, particularly Brahmin sages) and 'priyā' (beloved, dear), Viprapriyā reveals Lalitā as the Goddess who is especially cherished by those who pursue sacred knowledge.
Meaning, etymology & significance
Vipra, derived from the root vip meaning to tremble with inspiration or to be spiritually animated, originally referred to those vibrating with divine insight, and later to learned Brahmins devoted to Vedic study. Priyā, warm and affectionate, shows that this is a mutual love: she cherishes the wise, and they cherish her. She is the joy of every sincere seeker.
Viprapriyā is an epithet shared by several deities in Sahasranāma literature, underscoring the Goddess's special bond with communities of learning and sacred practice. A lovely, auspicious name for a girl; pronounced 'vi-pra-pri-YAH'.
Scriptural source
Viprapriyā 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, Viprapriyā aligns with the Rohini nakshatra, under the Vrishabha rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 3.
Viprapriyā — Name Facts
- Meaning
- She who is beloved of the learned and devout
- Gender
- Hindu girl name
- Nakshatra
- Rohini
- Rashi
- Vrishabha (Taurus)
- Numerology
- 4
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Viprapriyā mean?
Viprapriyā is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl name meaning “She who is beloved of the learned and devout”.
Is Viprapriyā a boy or girl name?
Viprapriyā is traditionally a Hindu girl name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Viprapriyā?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Viprapriyā aligns with the Rohini nakshatra, under the Vrishabha (Taurus) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Viprapriyā?
The Chaldean name number of Viprapriyā is 4.
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