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MallappaHindu Male Sanskrit name meaning

God of Death, Lord of Yama

Pronunciation: mahl-AH-pah

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Name
Mallappa
Meaning
God of Death, Lord of Yama
Origin
Sanskrit
Religion
Hindu
Language
Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
mahl-AH-pah
Lucky Number
13
13
Lucky Number
(Saturday)
Lucky Day
Sanskrit
Origin
Male
Gender

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What does Mallappa mean?

Mallappa is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "God of Death". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: mahl-AH-pah. Lucky number: 13. 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.

Malla

wrestler, fighter, warrior

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

mahl-AH-pah

IPA

/məlːlə pəːpə/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Sanskrit

Language Usage

SanskritHindiTamilTeluguMarathiBengali

Religion

Hindu Name Context

Mallappa is listed as a hindu male name with Sanskrit origin. Its meaning is God of Death. Category: Hindu.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

13

Lucky Day

(Saturday)

Lucky Colors

BlackWhite

Lucky Stone

(Amulet)

Life Path Number

3

Numerology meaning: People with this name have a creative, artistic, and imaginative personality. They are often very artistic, and love to express themselves in various ways. They are also very sensitive, and may be deeply affected by their emotions.

Personality

Personality Traits

BraveWiseV = Virtuous

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Symbolizes the cycle of birth and death, and the importance of living a virtuous life.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name Mallappa holds significant cultural relevance in Hindu mythology as the name of a prominent deity associated with the concept of death and the afterlife. This name is often revered and invoked in rituals and ceremonies related to the deceased, particularly in the regions where Yama or Maha-Yama is highly revered.
Mallappa represents the greatness of the cyclical nature of life and death. It is a reminder that life continues even after physical death and that the supreme consciousness continues to exist. The name is a symbol of acceptance and surrender to the natural order of things, signifying a deep spiritual understanding and connection to the divine.

Historical Usage

Historical References

Historical records show that King Mallappa Nayaka of the Keladi Nayaka Kingdom in Karnataka, India. He ruled from 1652 to 1664. The name Mallappa carried significant spiritual weight in that era.

1652-1664

Mallappa Swamy, a popular Hindu deity in the village of Melkote in Karnataka, India. The temple dedicated to him is considered a significant pilgrimage site.

Medieval Period

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🕉️Sanskrit

Malla

wrestler, fighter, warrior

🇮🇳Hindi

मल्लप्पा

मल्ला (Malla) + पा (Appa) = वृद्ध बाप (Vriddha Baap) or पिता (Pita) in Hindi

🇮🇳Tamil

மல்லப்பா

மல்லா (Malla) + பா (Appa) = அதிகாரி (Adhikari) or தமிழ் பாத்திரம் (Tamil Pattiram) for father in Tamil

🇮🇳Telugu

మల్లప్పా

మల్లా (Malla) + పా (Appa) = అధికారి (Adhikari) or పేరు (Peru) for father in Telugu

🇮🇳Marathi

Mallappa

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे God of Death, Lord of Yama

🇧🇩Bengali

Mallappa

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ God of Death, Lord of Yama

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