Meaning & Origin
Derived from Sanskrit ‘hira’ meaning ‘gold’ and ‘anya’ meaning ‘other’ or ‘not’, Hiranya refers to something that is golden or radiant. In Hindu mythology, Hiranyakasipu was a demon king who was granted a boon that he could not be killed by a god, man, or beast. He was eventually killed by his own son, Vishnu in the form of Narasimha, who was neither a god nor a man, but a lion-human. Thus, Hiranya represents the power and strength of the indestructible and invincible.
Spiritual meaning
Symbol of invincibility and power
Language details
हिरण्य
Golden
हिरण्य
सोनपत्र
ஹிரண்ய
போல்விடம்
హిరణ్య
సోనపేశమ
Hiranya
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Golden, Radiant
Hiranya
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Golden, Radiant
Pronunciation & Numerology
Pronunciation
hih-RAHN-yuh
/hiːrənjə/
Lucky number
5
Lucky day
Saturday
Lucky colors
Life path
8
Lucky stone
(Ruby)
Cultural & Spiritual notes
The name Sita, derived from Sanskrit meaning ‘furrow’ or ‘ seedbed’, is associated with the character Sita in the Hindu epic Ramayana, who was the devoted wife of Lord Rama. Her story is one of the most popular in Indian culture, reflected in dance, music, literature, and art.
Sita is a symbol of wife-devotion, chastity, and purity. Her abduction by the demon king Ravana testifies to the strength of true love and devotion. She was later rescued by Lord Rama, who personified the supreme power and truth.
Vedic name • Root: Sanskrit/Mythology/Vedic • Refers to Hiranyakashipu, a demon king in Hindu mythology.
Historical references
The god Hiranyakashipu is a king mentioned in Hindu religious texts, particularly in the Puranas. He was the king of Haihayas in the Dwapara Yuga, and was the father of Prahlada, who was a great devotee of Lord Vishnu.
Dwapara Yuga
Another reference to Hiranya is found in the Rigveda (c. 1500–1200 BCE), where Hiranyaksha, a demon, is mentioned. He was a son of Tvashtar and the companion of Vishvakarman, and attempted to overthrow the earth, personified as Prithvi, by lifting it up. Vishnu intervened and killed Hiranyaksha, saving the earth.
Rigvedic period
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