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RanganathaHindu masculine Hindu name meaning

Lord of the Cosmos

Pronunciation: rahng-NAH-thah

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Name
Ranganatha
Meaning
Lord of the Cosmos
Origin
Hindu
Religion
Hindu
Language
Sanskrit, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi, Marathi, Bengali
Gender
masculine
Pronunciation
rahng-NAH-thah
Lucky Number
2
2
Lucky Number
Tuesday
Lucky Day
Hindu
Origin
masculine
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Ranganatha mean?

Ranganatha is a masculine name from Hindu origin meaning "Lord of the Cosmos". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: rahng-NAH-thah. Lucky number: 2. 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.

रंगनाथ

विविध रंगोत्तम

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

rahng-NAH-thah

IPA

ˈrəŋɡənaːθ

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Hindu

Language Usage

SanskritHindiTamilTeluguMarathiBengali

Religion

Hindu Name Context

Ranganatha is listed as a hindu masculine name with Hindu origin. Its meaning is Lord of the Cosmos. Category: Hindu.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

2

Lucky Day

Tuesday

Lucky Colors

BluePurple

Lucky Stone

Pearl

Life Path Number

6

Numerology meaning: Creative, Harmonious, Balanced, Gentle

Personality

Personality Traits

CalmnessCompassionTranquilityDeterminationStrengthWisdom

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Represents the divine aspect of the universe, the creator and sustainer of all existence

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name "Ranganatha" is deeply rooted in Hinduism, representing an aspect of Lord Vishnu who is believed to hold the entire cosmos in his form. This aspect of the deity is particularly revered in South Indian temples, notably in the Srirangam Temple in Tamil Nadu, which is one of the largest temples in the world. The worship of Ranganatha has significant cultural exportations, with the iconography and stories associated with this deity influencing art, literature, and traditional practices in Hindu communities around the world.
"Ranganatha" is a spiritual name, a reminder of the underlying unity and interconnectedness of all things in the universe. In Hinduism, Vishnu is considered the preserver and sustainer of life. The name "Ranganatha" conveys the idea of the Lord cradling the universe in his divine form. By remembering and invoking Ranganatha, devotees seek to deepen their connection with the divine, find solace and peace in the face of life's challenges, and reaffirm their faith in the ultimate cohesion and order that underlies the universe.

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🕉️Sanskrit

रंगनाथ

विविध रंगोत्तम

🇮🇳Hindi

रंगनाथ

सभी रंगों वाला

🇮🇳Tamil

ரங்கநாத

விவித ரங்கம் வழிக்கும்

🇮🇳Telugu

రంగనాథ

ప్రధాన రంగముపదేశ

🇮🇳Marathi

Ranganatha

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Lord of the Cosmos

🇧🇩Bengali

Ranganatha

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Lord of the Cosmos

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