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Bandhan

Bond, tie, connection

ban-dhanIPA: /bən̪d̪an/

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11
Lucky #
Saturday
Lucky Day
(Sanskrit)
Origin
(Male or Female or Unisex)
Gender

Meaning & Origin

A name derived from the Sanskrit word ‘Bandhana’, meaning ‘to bind’ or ‘to connect’. In Hindu mythology, it represents the bond between the divine, the universe, and the individual soul. It also symbolizes the bond of love, friendship, and loyalty.

Spiritual meaning

A spiritual connection to the divine and the universe.

Language details

🕉️Sanskrit

बन्धन

bind, tie, attachment, connection

🇮🇳Hindi

बन्धन

बिंदु, बांधना, संगति, संबंध

🇮🇳Tamil

பண்டன

உடன், உடன்போல், உடல்கள், கொண்டுகள்

🇮🇳Telugu

బంధన

బీజ, బీజిపోయిజేశ్వర, సంజ్జన, సంభళిత

🇮🇳Marathi

Bandhan

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Bond, tie, connection

🇧🇩Bengali

Bandhan

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Bond, tie, connection

Pronunciation & Numerology

Pronunciation

ban-dhan

IPA: /bən̪d̪an/

Lucky number

11

Lucky day

Saturday

Lucky colors

BlueTurquoiseSilver

Life path

3

Lucky stone

Aquamarine

Cultural & Spiritual notes

The name "Bandhan" is deeply rooted in Hindu culture, reflecting the importance of connections and relationships in Indian society. In a broader cultural context, it embodies the concept of "Bandhej", a traditional form of Indian embroidery that involves creating intricate patterns by weaving threads together, thus symbolizing the strengthening of bonds between people. Festivals like Raksha Bandhan further reinforce the notion of bonds and connections, where siblings tie rakhi (a sacred thread) on each other's wrists, expressing love, commitment, and protection.

From a spiritual perspective, Bandhan carries an essence of unity and connection with the divine. The "Bandhan Shloka" from the ancient Indian scripture, Bhagavad Gita, emphasizes the importance of maintaining a sacred bond with the divine (God), as each soul is ultimately bound to the divine through its inherent nature. The name thus signifies one's spiritual journey seeking to reconnect with its divine origins, reinforcing the notion that each individual represents a manifestation of the Divine and is connected to the cosmos at large.

Historical references

Notable people with this name

Priyanka ChopraAishwarya RaiRanbir Kapoor

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Variations & related names

Baandhaan

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Bond, tie, connection