Meaning & Origin
Durlabhi is a Sanskrit name, derived from the word ‘durlabh’, meaning rare or difficult to obtain. This name holds significant importance in Hindu mythology, associated with Lord Shiva and his wife Parvati. Durlabhi is a name of Lord Shiva, who is considered to be the most merciful and compassionate of all deities.
Spiritual meaning
Symbolizes the rare and precious nature of life.
Language details
दुर्लभ
rare, precious, invaluable
दुर्लभ
संपूर्ण
துரலப்பி
அறிவியல்
దుర్లభి
దీజీ
Durlabhi
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Rare, Difficult to Obtain
Durlabhi
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Rare, Difficult to Obtain
Pronunciation & Numerology
Pronunciation
DOOR-lah-bee
/dʊrləbʱ/
Lucky number
3
Lucky day
(Saturday)
Lucky colors
Life path
3
Lucky stone
(Ruby)
Cultural & Spiritual notes
The name Durlabhi is largely used in India and Nepal, and can be found in various regional dialects such as Maithili and Bengali. It is not a common name, making it rare and exclusive, just as the name suggests. In the literary world, Durlabhi appears in various Sanskrit and Hindu texts, highlighting the rich legacy and cultural significance of this name.
spiritually, the name Durlabhi holds immense power and significance, as it represents the hard-to-obtain blessings of Lord Shiva. God is described as being difficult to please, yet the most compassionate when he grants his blessings. By wearing or using the name Durlabhi, or chanting it, one can invoke Lord Shiva's grace and blessings, leading to spiritual growth and enlightenment.
Historical references
According to Indian mythology, Durlabhi was the name of a king who ruled over the Vidarbha region of ancient India around 1000 BCE. He was considered to be a just and virtuous ruler, and his name translated to 'rare to find' or 'difficult to obtain'. This moniker was given due to the rarity of such a virtuous and just king during that time.
around 1000 BCE
Another reference to the name Durlabhi comes from the Hindu epic Mahabharata, in which Durlabha is mentioned as a descendant of the lunar dynasty. This Durlabha lived during the time of the great battle of Kurukshetra around 3000 BCE. His name, meaning 'rare one', was given to him due to the rarity of his qualities such as wisdom, courage, and strength.
around 3000 BCE
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