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Mayoor

Peacock

my-oor/mɑjʊr/

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5
Lucky #
Saturday
Lucky Day
(Sanskrit)
Origin
(Male)
Gender

Meaning & Origin

In Hindu mythology, the peacock is a symbol of beauty, grace, and good fortune. It is also associated with Lord Murugan and Lord Krishna.

Spiritual meaning

Embodying the essence of beauty and grace, Mayoor inspires one to strive for excellence in all aspects of life.

Language details

🕉️Sanskrit

Mayūr

Garuda (bird)

🇮🇳Hindi

मायूर

मायूर (गरुड़)

🇮🇳Tamil

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🇮🇳Telugu

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🇮🇳Marathi

Mayoor

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Peacock

🇧🇩Bengali

Mayoor

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Peacock

Pronunciation & Numerology

Pronunciation

my-oor

/mɑjʊr/

Lucky number

5

Lucky day

Saturday

Lucky colors

BlueGreen

Life path

3

Lucky stone

Pearl

Cultural & Spiritual notes

The name "Mayoor" is derived from the Hindi word for peacock, which is a symbol of beauty, grace, and good fortune in Hindu culture. Peacocks are associated with various Hindu deities, including Lord Murugan, Lord Krishna, and Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, abundance, and prosperity. In Indian art and literature, peacocks are often depicted in temples, palaces, and royal courtyards, reflecting their status as powerful and majestic beings.

In Hinduism, the peacock symbolizes the attainment of spiritual perfection and the unfolding of inner beauty. The peacock's iridescent plumage is said to represent the infinite varieties of spiritual experiences that one can achieve through the pursuit of knowledge and self-realization. The peacock's eyes, with their uniquely shaped "eyes within eyes," are believed to represent the third eye, or the inner wisdom and intuition that comes with spiritual growth. In this sense, the name "Mayoor" can be seen as a reminder of the beauty and spiritual potential that exists within each of us, waiting to be discovered and expressed.

Historical references

Mayura-mangala, a poem by the 13th-century Tamil poet-saint, Thirumoolar, describes Lord Murugan as Mayooram Parasamalar, meaning the one who has the peacock as his vehicle and flag.

13th century

Mayura, the name of the celestial peacock who is the vehicle of the god Indra in Hindu mythology. According to the Mahabharata, Mayura was once a demon named Mayuravana who was granted immortality by a boon, but was later killed by Indra, who then took Mayura as his vehicle.

Ancient Hindu mythology

Notable people with this name

Mayoor KangaroobamMayoor Patel

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Variations & related names

Maayoor

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