Daanav + Indra
Pronunciation: dah-nuh-ven-drah
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Danavendra is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Daanav + Indra". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: dah-nuh-ven-drah. Lucky number: 13. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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दनवेन्द्र
Danu + Vendra
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
dah-nuh-ven-drah
IPA
/d̪aːnʊvɛn̪d̪rɑ/
Origin
Root Origin
Sanskrit
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
13
Lucky Day
Friday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Ruby
Life Path Number
5
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Vedic Sanskrit origin · Root: Sanskrit/Mythology/Vedic · Danavendra is a name of a king or ruler in Hindu mythology, derived from the name of Danu, the demon king, and the suffix 'Vendra' meaning protector or ruler.
Historical Usage
Danavendra is mentioned in the Indian epic Mahabharata as the son of Danu and Dhanada. He is also known as 'Danu's son' or 'Danava'. Danavendra led a group of demons called Danavas, who were the brothers of the Asura king, Sahasrarjuna. The Mahabharata war between the Pandavas and Kauravas saw Danavendra and his brothers supporting the Kauravas. In the great battle, Danavendra was killed by Bhima, the brother of the Pandava Yudhishthira.
circa 4th century BCE
Danavendra is mentioned in the ancient Indian text, the Puranas, as a powerful Danava demon. He was the son of Danu and Tara. Danavendra is said to have been cursed by the sage Durvasas, which led to his becoming a demon. Despite the curse, Danavendra continued to perform good deeds and was eventually redeemed. He is also known as 'Taraka' or 'Tarakasura'.
circa 6th century CE
Translations
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दनवेन्द्र
Danu + Vendra
दनवेंद्र
दनु + वेंद्र
தனவேந்திர
தனு + எண்டிர
దనవేంద్ర
దను + ఎంద్ర
Danavendra
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Daanav + Indra
Danavendra
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Daanav + Indra
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