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GayatriHindu Male Sanskrit name meaning

Song of the Gods

Pronunciation: gah-yuh-tree

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Name
Gayatri
Meaning
Song of the Gods
Origin
Sanskrit
Religion
Hindu
Language
Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
gah-yuh-tree
Lucky Number
6
6
Lucky Number
Friday
Lucky Day
Sanskrit
Origin
Male
Gender

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What does Gayatri mean?

Gayatri is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Song of the Gods". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: gah-yuh-tree. Lucky number: 6. 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.

गायत्री

Mother of Vedas

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

gah-yuh-tree

IPA

[ɡaːjət̪riː]

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Sanskrit

Language Usage

SanskritHindiTamilTeluguMarathiBengali

Religion

Hindu Name Context

Gayatri is listed as a hindu male name with Sanskrit origin. Its meaning is Song of the Gods. Category: Hindu.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

6

Lucky Day

Friday

Lucky Colors

GoldYellow

Lucky Stone

Crystal Quartz

Life Path Number

3

Numerology meaning: Creative, artistic, and communicative

Personality

Personality Traits

IntellectualCreativeEmpatheticNurturingV = VirtuousK = KindT = ThoughtfulD = Determined

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

A symbol of divine light and wisdom.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The Gayatri Mantra is renowned for its poetic beauty and metrical structure. It has been adopted as a fundamental element of Hindu culture and is widely chanted during prayers, rituals, and religious ceremonies. It plays an essential role in various sacred texts, including the Mahabharata and the Ramayana. Moreover, it is often recited as part of daily devotional practices, particularly during the early morning Sandhya Vandana. The mantra's influence is not limited to India but has reached far and wide, with Leshbiyas and Jains also incorporating it into their religious practices.
In Hinduism, the Gayatri Mantra is revered as a spiritual potent force, bestowing knowledge, wisdom, and enlightenment. It is considered a means to connect an individual to the divine. Recitation of this mantra is believed to purify the mind and soul, leading to harmony within oneself and the universe. The Gayatri Mantra offers invocation, consolidation, and benediction; it aspires for the development of the moral and intellectual characteristics in individuals, thereby fostering a compassionate and virtuous life. It is a tool for self-realization and spiritual growth.

Vedic Sanskrit origin · Root: गायत्री छन्दः · The name Gayatri comes from the Gayatri Chhanda, a Vedic meter used in the Gayatri Mantra.

Historical Usage

Historical References

Historical records show that Gayatri is mentioned in the Rigveda The name Gayatri carried significant spiritual weight in that era.

Vedic period

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Gayatri Joshi (Indian actress)

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🕉️Sanskrit

गायत्री

Mother of Vedas

🇮🇳Hindi

गायत्री

गायन की माता

🇮🇳Tamil

காயத்ரி

வேதங்களின் தாய்

🇮🇳Telugu

గాయత్రీ

వేదశ్రేష్ఠ మహిషి

🇮🇳Marathi

Gayatri

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Song of the Gods

🇧🇩Bengali

Gayatri

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Song of the Gods

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