Lord of the Universe
Pronunciation: koo-vee-raaj
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Kuviraaj is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Lord of the Universe". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: koo-vee-raaj. Lucky number: 7. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Source Language
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कुविराज
कुविर, राज
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
koo-vee-raaj
IPA
/kʊvɪrɑːdʒ/
Origin
Root Origin
Sanskrit
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
7
Lucky Day
Saturday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Ruby
Life Path Number
8
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Cultural Hindu name · Root: Sanskrit · The name Kuviraaj is derived from the Sanskrit words कुविर (King Cobra) and राज (King).
Historical Usage
Kuviraaj was a powerful king of the Haihayas of Mahishmati. He is most notably known for his role in the Indian epic Mahabharata. He is considered a great strategist and a powerful monarch. Kuviraaj's downfall is caused by his excessive pride and arrogance, which leads to his eventual defeat by Bhima, the Pandava warrior.
1000-500 BCE
Another reference to Kuviraaj can be found in the Puranic literature. He is described as the king of the Kishkindha monkey kingdom, and is the father of Vali and Sugriva. Kuviraaj is also known for his great strength and his prowess in battle. He is eventually killed by Vali, his own son, in a battle for supremacy.
500-200 BCE
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
कुविराज
कुविर, राज
कुविराज
कुविर, राजा
குவிராஜ்
குவிர், அரசர்
కువిరాజ్
కువిర, రాజ
Kuviraaj
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Lord of the Universe
Kuviraaj
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Lord of the Universe
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