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LoknathHindu Male Sanskrit name meaning

Lord of the World

Pronunciation: lohk-nath

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Name
Loknath
Meaning
Lord of the World
Origin
Sanskrit
Religion
Hindu
Language
Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
lohk-nath
Lucky Number
9
9
Lucky Number
Thursday
Lucky Day
Sanskrit
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Loknath mean?

Loknath is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Lord of the World". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: lohk-nath. Lucky number: 9. 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.

लोकनाथ

Lord of the people

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

lohk-nath

IPA

[ləʊkˈnɑːθ]

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Sanskrit

Language Usage

SanskritHindiTamilTeluguMarathiBengali

Religion

Hindu Name Context

Loknath is listed as a hindu male name with Sanskrit origin. Its meaning is Lord of the World. Category: Hindu.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

9

Lucky Day

Thursday

Lucky Colors

BlueYellow

Lucky Stone

Blue Sapphire

Life Path Number

8

Numerology meaning: Loknath is a name with a strong vibration and is considered to be a powerful name. The number 8 in numerology represents balance, harmony, and the ability to bring structure to one's life. It is a number of material success, wealth, and abundance.

Personality

Personality Traits

BraveWiseLoyalCompassionateV = VirtuousK = KindT = ThoughtfulD = Determined

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

A name representing divine protection and wisdom.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

Loknath is a significant name in Hindu culture for Lord Shiva, the supreme god in Hinduism. The term 'Lok' in Loknath denotes 'World' or 'Universe', while 'Nath' means 'Lord' or 'Master' in Sanskrit. Thus, Loknath is often translated as 'Lord of the World' or 'Lord of the Universe'. This name has great importance in traditions of Shaivism, a major branch of Hinduism, in which Lord Shiva is considered the primary deity. Loknath is also a revered name in various forms of religious and spiritual rituals and practices, such as chanting mantras or making offerings to the deity.
Loknath is also a deeply spiritual name, symbolizing Lord Shiva as the supreme consciousness who holds the power and governance of the entire universe. This divine master, according to Hindu beliefs, is the ultimate reality beyond all dualities and transcends the physical and spiritual realms. Loknath represents the divine power that pervades the cosmos, sustains and upholds creation, and ultimately dissolves all forms back into the void. His name invokes reverence and awe for His vast expanse, omniscience, and awesome potential, inspiring a sense of surrender and dedication to the divine.

Cultural Hindu name · Root: लोक (loka) + नाथ (nātha) · Not found in Vedas or Upanishads, but commonly used in Hindu culture.

Historical Usage

Historical References

Loknath is believed to be an incarnation of Lord Shiva and is mentioned in various Hindu scriptures including the Shiva Purana and the Mahabharata. He is also known as Natha, Dakshinamurthy and Bhairava.

1st millennium CE - 2nd millennium CE

Another reference suggests that Loknath was a famous Jain Tirthankara who lived during the 12th or 13th century CE. According to Jain texts, he attained Nirvana and is revered as a savior and a guide for Jains.

13th century CE

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🕉️Sanskrit

लोकनाथ

Lord of the people

🇮🇳Hindi

लोकनाथ

लोगों का पालनकार

🇮🇳Tamil

லோகநாதர்

புகைப்படுத்துகின்ற மக்கள் அடியேன்

🇮🇳Telugu

లోకనాథ

సంసార నాథ

🇮🇳Marathi

Loknath

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Lord of the World

🇧🇩Bengali

Loknath

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Lord of the World

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