Great Strength
Pronunciation: Bree-hud-dhwaj
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Brihaddhwaj is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Great Strength". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: Bree-hud-dhwaj. Lucky number: 7. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Source Language
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बृहद्ध्वज
Great Flag
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
Bree-hud-dhwaj
IPA
[bɹi.həd̪.d̪ʰʋəd͡ʒ]
Origin
Root Origin
Sanskrit
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
7
Lucky Day
Saturday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Gold
Life Path Number
3
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Cultural Hindu name · Root: बृहत् (bṛhat) + ध्वज (dhwaj) · Not from Vedas, Upanishads, or other scriptures
Historical Usage
The Brihaddhwaj Chalukyas were a prominent ruling dynasty of the Deccan plateau in southern India during the 10th and 11th centuries. Brihaddhwaj I, who ruled from 973 to 1019 CE, was the most notable ruler of this dynasty. He expanded his kingdom significantly, conquering territories in the north and south.
973-1019 CE
Brihadbala, also known as Brihaddhwaj, was a powerful king of the Vakataka dynasty in the 5th century CE. He ruled from 480 to 515 CE and is known for his military conquests and architectural achievements, including the construction of the cave temples at Ajanta and Ellora.
480-515 CE
Translations
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बृहद्ध्वज
Great Flag
बृहद्ध्वज
बड़ा झंडा
பிரகத்த்வாஜ்
பெரு கொடி
బృహద్ధ్వజ
మహట్టు జందల
Brihaddhwaj
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Great Strength
Brihaddhwaj
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Great Strength
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