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MurlidharHindu Male Sanskrit name meaning

God's protector

Pronunciation: mur-li-dhar

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Name
Murlidhar
Meaning
God's protector
Origin
Sanskrit
Religion
Hindu
Language
Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
mur-li-dhar
Lucky Number
11
11
Lucky Number
Sunday
Lucky Day
Sanskrit
Origin
Male
Gender

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What does Murlidhar mean?

Murlidhar is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "God's protector". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: mur-li-dhar. Lucky number: 11. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Source Language

Meaning in Sanskrit

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Murli-dhar

God's message/blessing

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

mur-li-dhar

IPA

/mʊrəlɪd̪ɑr/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Sanskrit

Language Usage

SanskritHindiTamilTeluguMarathiBengali

Religion

Hindu Name Context

Murlidhar is listed as a hindu male name with Sanskrit origin. Its meaning is God's protector. Category: Hindu.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

11

Lucky Day

Sunday

Lucky Colors

GoldYellowBlue

Lucky Stone

Ruby

Life Path Number

3

Numerology meaning: People with the life path number 3 are creative, optimistic, and expressive. They love to explore new ideas and are natural artists.

Personality

Personality Traits

BraveLoyalVirtuousResponsible

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Protector of the divine

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name Murlidhar holds great cultural significance in Hinduism, as it is a name of reverence and devotion to Lord Krishna. In Hindu mythology, Lord Krishna is regarded as the God of protection, and the protector of the universe. The name Murlidhar is a constant reminder of the protective nature of the divine and the responsibility of individuals to seek and maintain the grace of God.
Spiritually, the name Murlidhar has deep significance for those who bear it. It is a constant reminder of one's spiritual responsibility to protect and uphold the divine principles of love, truth, and righteousness. The name Murlidhar signifies the presence of God within, and the duty to protect and serve the divine in all beings. It serves as a reminder to lead a virtuous life, and to seek the divine grace and protection always.

Historical Usage

Historical References

Murlidhar was a popular name for the incarnation of Lord Krishna among the Vaishnavites in medieval India.

13th to 16th century

Historical records show that Murlidhar is also the name of a celebrated Jain Tirthankara who lived around the 8th century BCE. The name Murlidhar carried significant spiritual weight in that era.

8th century BCE

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

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Translations

Name Translations

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🕉️Sanskrit

Murli-dhar

God's message/blessing

🇮🇳Hindi

मुरलिधर

मूर्खित धन (Mūrkhit dhan) - Inert wealth

🇮🇳Tamil

முரலிதர்

உபவசிய தரல் (Upavasi yar) - One who guides the ignorant

🇮🇳Telugu

ముర్లిధార్

మూఖిచిన ధర్మ (Mūkhichina dharma) - Dharma of the ignorant

🇮🇳Marathi

Murlidhar

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे God's protector

🇧🇩Bengali

Murlidhar

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ God's protector

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