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HaimavatiHindu Male Hindu name meaning

Goddess of the cold mountain river

Pronunciation: hī-mə-ˈvā-tē

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Name
Haimavati
Meaning
Goddess of the cold mountain river
Origin
Hindu
Religion
Hindu
Language
Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
hī-mə-ˈvā-tē
Lucky Number
6
6
Lucky Number
Saturday
Lucky Day
Hindu
Origin
Male
Gender

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What does Haimavati mean?

Haimavati is a male name from Hindu origin meaning "Goddess of the cold mountain river". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: hī-mə-ˈvā-tē. 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.

हैमवती

Goddess of Snow

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

hī-mə-ˈvā-tē

IPA

hæɪməˈvɑːti

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Hindu

Language Usage

SanskritHindiTamilTeluguMarathiBengali

Religion

Hindu Name Context

Haimavati is listed as a hindu male name with Hindu origin. Its meaning is Goddess of the cold mountain river. Category: Hindu.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

6

Lucky Day

Saturday

Lucky Colors

WhiteBlue

Lucky Stone

Pearl

Life Path Number

3

Numerology meaning: Creativity, self-expression, and artistic talents.

Personality

Personality Traits

CalmnessPeacefulnessSerenityDeterminationCourage

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Represents purity, peace, and calmness.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

Haimavati is an important deity in Hindu mythology, especially in the realm of river goddesses. She is often invoked by devotees seeking the blessings of the holy rivers, reminders of the nourishing and purifying power of water. Her name finds resonance in various sacred texts and rituals, such as the Mahabharata and the Vedas.
The name Haimavati holds deep spiritual significance, denoting a connection to the divine feminine and the cycles of nature. It is seen as a symbol of the cooling, calming, and purifying aspects of Ganga, or the goddess of knowledge and self-realization. Worshipped as a rejuvenating force, she is also a reminder of the importance of awareness, self-reflection, and inner balance.

Vedic Sanskrit origin · Root: Sanskrit/Mythology/Vedic · Goddess Haimavati is mentioned in various Hindu texts including the Mahabharata, Ramayana, and Puranas. She is often depicted as the wife of Himavat, the king of the mountains.

Historical Usage

Historical References

Historical records show that Haimavati is the name of a river in India, mentioned in the Mahabharata and Ramayana. The name Haimavati carried significant spiritual weight in that era.

Ancient India

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

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Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🕉️Sanskrit

हैमवती

Goddess of Snow

🇮🇳Hindi

हैमवती

हैमा का पत्नी

🇮🇳Tamil

ஹைமவதி

ஹைமவாத்தின் காலை

🇮🇳Telugu

హైమవతీ

హైమపోయిన పద్దతి

🇮🇳Marathi

Haimavati

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Goddess of the cold mountain river

🇧🇩Bengali

Haimavati

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Goddess of the cold mountain river

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