Amitraghna
Slayer of Foes
uh-mee-truhg-nuh/əmɪt̪rəɡʱnə/
Meaning & Origin
Amitraghna is a unisex Hindu name, derived from the Sanskrit words 'amitra' (enemy) and 'ghna' (destroyer).
Spiritual meaning
One who eliminates inner enemies such as anger, greed, and pride.
Language details
अमित्रघ्न
Foe of the enemies
अमित्रघ्न
शत्रुओं का मार्गदर्शन करने वाला
அமித்ரக்ஞன்
தோற்றும் தீர்க்கை
అమిత్రఘ్న
శత్రుల కూడా మర్చి పోయిన వ్యక్తి
Amitraghna
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Slayer of Foes
Amitraghna
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Slayer of Foes
Pronunciation & Numerology
Pronunciation
uh-mee-truhg-nuh
/əmɪt̪rəɡʱnə/
Lucky number
3
Lucky day
Saturday
Lucky colors
Life path
9
Lucky stone
Ruby
Cultural & Spiritual notes
The name Amitraghna carries significant meaning in Hindu culture, representing a protector from enemies and a destroyer of evil forces. It is often associated with divine beings who possess the power to vanquish adversaries.
In Hindu philosophy, Amitraghna signifies the inner strength and courage to combat inner and outer negative influences. It reflects a deep spiritual resolve to overcome obstacles and cultivate an enlightened state of being, transcending beyond dualities, such as friendship and enmity.
Cultural name • Root: Sanskrit root 'ami-' (not) and 'trāghna' (enemy) • Commonly used as a name for kings and warriors in ancient India
Historical references
The name Amitraghna is mentioned in the ancient Indian epic Mahabharata, in the context of the Pandava prince Bhima. Bhima, in one of his exploits, killed a demon named Hidimba in the forest of Kamyaka. Hidimba's brother Bhishma, the grandsire of the Kuru dynasty, was enraged by Bhima's act and cursed him to be afflicted by Amitraghna, a powerful and cruel demon. This demon tormented Bhima during his exile in the forest, until he was rescued and freed by the sage Vyasa.
Late 4th century BCE to early 3rd century BCE
Amitraghna is also mentioned in the Jain texts, specifically in the works of Acharya Hemchandra, a 12th-century Jain scholar. Hemchandra refers to Amitraghna as a powerful Tirthankara, the 21st in the current cycle of 24 Tirthankaras. He is believed to have lived during the Avimechchha-vriddha-kalpa, a time period that is not clearly defined in historical records, but is traditionally believed to have occurred before the 2nd millennium BCE.
Before the 2nd millennium BCE
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