Meaning & Origin
Mayuresh is a Hindu name derived from Sanskrit, meaning 'peacock's feather'.
Spiritual meaning
Represents beauty, grace, and dignity.
Language details
मयूरेश
Lord of Peacocks
मयूरेश
पिंजरा का स्वामी
மயூரேஷ்
கோழுக்குப் பொறுப்பாளன்
మయూరేశ్
మేఘ స్వామి
Mayuresh
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Peacock's feather
Mayuresh
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Peacock's feather
Pronunciation & Numerology
Pronunciation
May-oo-resh
/məjʊˈreʃ/
Lucky number
1
Lucky day
Monday
Lucky colors
Life path
1
Lucky stone
Citrine
Cultural & Spiritual notes
The peacock is a revered bird symbol in Hindu culture, and its feathers are associated with beauty, grace, and happy omens. Mayuresh's name is a reminder of the richness and grandeur of Hindu traditions, emphasizing the importance of honor and decoration.
In Hindu mythology, the peacock is the mount or vehicle of Lord Murugan, the deity of love, war, and fertility. The name Mayuresh holds spiritual significance as it links the bearer to Lord Murugan, evoking a sense of divine blessings and protection. It also implies a connection to the cycle of life, reincarnation, and the powerful transformative qualities present in the natural world.
Cultural name • Root: Sanskrit मयूर (mayūra) + ईश (īśa) • Not found in Vedas or Upanishads, but originates from Sanskrit roots.
Historical references
Mayuresh is identified with the Yaksha god Yama, who is the god of death in Hinduism. In ancient Hindu texts like the Mahabharata and the Puranas, it is mentioned that Mayuresh is the vehicle of Yama and is also referred to as a Yaksha.
1000 BCE - 1000 CE
Mayuresh is also identified with the god Murugan or Kartikeya, who is the god of war and victory in Hinduism. In some Tamil literature and temple art, Mayuresh is depicted as riding on the back of a peacock, which is the vehicle of Murugan.
500 BCE - Present
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