Radiant Light
Pronunciation: H-or-il
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Horil is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Radiant Light". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: H-or-il. Lucky number: 2. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Source Language
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Horil
हिन्दू नाम जिसका अर्थ है Radiant Light
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
H-or-il
IPA
/horil/
Origin
Root Origin
Sanskrit
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
2
Lucky Day
Monday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Moonstone
Life Path Number
2
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
Horil was a mythological figure in Hinduism, mentioned in various Puranas as a great warrior and an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. He is described as having slain the demon Virochana and liberated the gods from his tyranny.
Pre-Ramayana period
Horil is also mentioned in the Mahabharata epic as the father of Bhishma, who was the grandsire of the Pandava and Kaurava dynasties. Bhishma is renowned for his vow of lying on a bed of arrows, and his role in the great Kurukshetra war.
Circa 4th century BCE
Translations
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Horil
हिन्दू नाम जिसका अर्थ है Radiant Light
Horil
हिन्दू नाम जिसका अर्थ है Radiant Light
Horil
இந்து பெயர் என்று பொருள் Radiant Light
Horil
హిందూ పేరు అంటే Radiant Light
Horil
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Radiant Light
Horil
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Radiant Light
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