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DurlabhiHindu Male Sanskrit name meaning

Rare, Difficult to Obtain

Pronunciation: DOOR-lah-bee

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Name
Durlabhi
Meaning
Rare, Difficult to Obtain
Origin
Sanskrit
Religion
Hindu
Language
Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
DOOR-lah-bee
Lucky Number
3
3
Lucky Number
(Saturday)
Lucky Day
Sanskrit
Origin
Male
Gender

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What does Durlabhi mean?

Durlabhi is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Rare". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: DOOR-lah-bee. Lucky number: 3. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Source Language

Meaning in Sanskrit

Sanskrit is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

दुर्लभ

rare, precious, invaluable

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

DOOR-lah-bee

IPA

/dʊrləbʱ/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Sanskrit

Language Usage

SanskritHindiTamilTeluguMarathiBengali

Religion

Hindu Name Context

Durlabhi is listed as a hindu male name with Sanskrit origin. Its meaning is Rare. Category: Hindu.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

3

Lucky Day

(Saturday)

Lucky Colors

Gold

Lucky Stone

(Ruby)

Life Path Number

3

Numerology meaning: Those with a Life Path Number 3 are natural communicators. They are charismatic, creative, and friendly. They can express their ideas, dreams, and visions to the world.

Personality

Personality Traits

BraveV = Virtuous

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Symbolizes the rare and precious nature of life.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

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 Usage

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

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🕉️Sanskrit

दुर्लभ

rare, precious, invaluable

🇮🇳Hindi

दुर्लभ

संपूर्ण

🇮🇳Tamil

துரலப்பி

அறிவியல்

🇮🇳Telugu

దుర్లభి

దీజీ

🇮🇳Marathi

Durlabhi

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Rare, Difficult to Obtain

🇧🇩Bengali

Durlabhi

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Rare, Difficult to Obtain

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