Meaning & Origin
Mokshaya is a female name of Sanskrit origin. It means 'liberation from the cycle of birth and death'.
Spiritual meaning
A name symbolizing spiritual freedom and enlightenment.
Language details
मोक्षाया
Feminine form of Moksha
मोक्षाया
मोक्ष की प्राप्ति
மொக்ஷாயா
மொக்ஷத்தைன் பெறுவது
మొక్షాయా
మొక్షం పేరు
Mokshaya
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Liberation from cycle of birth and death
Mokshaya
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Liberation from cycle of birth and death
Pronunciation & Numerology
Pronunciation
mohk-SHAY-uh
/mo.kʂaː.jɑː/
Lucky number
7
Lucky day
Saturday
Lucky colors
Life path
3
Lucky stone
Rudraksha
Cultural & Spiritual notes
The name Mokshaya is deeply rooted in Hindu culture, which emphasizes spiritual liberation and the attainment of 'moksha' or 'mukta' (freedom from the cycle of birth and death). This name holds a special reverence in Hindu society, as it reflects the desire for ultimate spiritual enlightenment and the pursuit of meaning beyond the material world.
In Hindu philosophy, the pursuit of 'moksha' or 'moska' is considered the ultimate goal of human life. Mokshaya symbolizes the quest for spiritual freedom, self-realization, and the attainment of 'Brahman' - the ultimate reality of the universe. We often find this name in the context of spiritual poems, hymns, and devotional practices, where it transcends the physical and connects us to the divine. Mokshaya embodies the aspirations of those seeking a deeper meaning in life, beyond the mundane world.
Cultural name • Root: Sanskrit मोक्ष (mokṣa) • Not directly found in Vedas, but derived from Sanskrit root
Historical references
The name 'Mokshaya' is mentioned in the 'Bhagavad Gita' as the name of the divine chariot that carries the god Vishnu in his Krishna avatar. In this role, Krishna helps Arjuna in the battle of Kurukshetra.
circa 4th century BCE
The goddess Mokshada Devi is mentioned in the Jain texts as the goddess of salvation or liberation. She is believed to grant devotees 'moksha', or release from the cycle of birth and death.
circa 1st millennium CE
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