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Rohtash

God's Protection

roh-TAHSH/rɔhˈt̪aːʃ/

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7
Lucky #
Saturday
Lucky Day
Hindu
Origin
male
Gender

Meaning & Origin

One who is protected by the Gods

Spiritual meaning

A name that invokes the protection of the divine

Language details

🕉️Sanskrit

Unknown

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🇮🇳Hindi

रोहताश

Rising Sun

🇮🇳Tamil

ரோதத்ச

Unknown

🇮🇳Telugu

రోదతేశ్

Unknown

🇮🇳Marathi

Rohtash

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे God's Protection

🇧🇩Bengali

Rohtash

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ God's Protection

Pronunciation & Numerology

Pronunciation

roh-TAHSH

/rɔhˈt̪aːʃ/

Lucky number

7

Lucky day

Saturday

Lucky colors

GoldRed

Life path

8

Lucky stone

Ruby

Cultural & Spiritual notes

The name "Rohtash" is of Sanskrit origin, derived from the Sanskrit words "Rohana," meaning chariot, and "Thash," meaning God. In Hindu culture, the deity Vishnu is often depicted riding a chariot drawn by celestial horses to protect and provide for his devotees. The name Rohtash signifies someone who is not just protected by God, but also believed to be blessed and favored by the divine, thus carrying a deep sense of pride and reverence in society.

The name "Rohtash" also holds great spiritual significance as it highlights the belief in divine protection. According to Hinduism, every soul is an expression of God, and Rohtash is a reminder that the Gods are always present and offering their protection to their devotees. It encourages devotion, faith, and the pursuit of a virtuous path in life, as it is believed that the Gods shower their blessings upon those who lead righteous lives.

Historical references

Rohtash is believed to be an ancient name for the city of Rohtak in Haryana, India. It is mentioned in the Mahabharata, an epic Sanskrit text that forms a part of the Indian subcontinent's Hindu scriptures. The name Rohtash is derived from the Sanskrit words 'Rohana' and 'Tashta', which mean 'Horse' and 'Exalted One' respectively.

circa 4th century BCE

Another reference to Rohtash can be found in the 12th-century Sanskrit text 'Bhagavat Purana'. In this text, Rohtas is mentioned as a king who ruled over the region of Rohet in Rajasthan. He is described as a pious and benevolent king who ruled his kingdom with justice.

12th century CE

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