Goddess of Agni, the fire deity
Pronunciation: ahg-NEE-jah
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Agnija is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Goddess of Agni". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: ahg-NEE-jah. Lucky number: 3. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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अग्निजा
Fire Goddess
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
ahg-NEE-jah
IPA
/ˈagɲiːdʒa/
Origin
Root Origin
Sanskrit
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
3
Lucky Day
Tuesday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Ruby
Life Path Number
3
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Vedic Sanskrit origin · Root: Sanskrit/Mythology/Vedic · Agnija is mentioned in various Vedic texts, including the Rigveda and the Atharvaveda.
Historical Usage
Agnija is mentioned in the Atharvaveda, one of the oldest sacred texts of Hinduism, dating back to around 1500 BCE. In this text, Agnija is referred to as the 'god of fire who dwells within the sacrificial altar'. Agnija was believed to be the presiding deity of the Agnihotra ceremony, a daily Vedic fire ritual meant to maintain peace, prosperity, and order in the universe.
around 1500 BCE
Another reference to Agnija comes from the Puranas, a set of 18 Hindu texts written between 400 CE and 1200 CE. In this context, Agnija is considered one of the seven chhayas or 'shadows' of Vishnu. These shadows represent different aspects of Vishnu and are believed to reside at various sacred places. Agnija, often referred to as Hari-Hara, is considered to be the aspect of Vishnu that resides in the fire of the sacrificial altar.
between 400 CE and 1200 CE
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Translations
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अग्निजा
Fire Goddess
अग्निजा
अग्नि की बेटी
அக்ஞிஜா
Fire Goddess
అగ్ఞిజా
ఆ����Fire Goddess
Agnija
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Goddess of Agni, the fire deity
Agnija
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Goddess of Agni, the fire deity
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