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SaravanaHindu Male Hindu name meaning

God of Victory

Pronunciation: sah-rah-vah-nuh

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Name
Saravana
Meaning
God of Victory
Origin
Hindu
Religion
Hindu
Language
Sanskrit, Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
sah-rah-vah-nuh
Lucky Number
5
5
Lucky Number
Wednesday
Lucky Day
Hindu
Origin
Male
Gender

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What does Saravana mean?

Saravana is a male name from Hindu origin meaning "God of Victory". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: sah-rah-vah-nuh. Lucky number: 5. 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.

Saravana

Abundance, prosperity, wealth

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

sah-rah-vah-nuh

IPA

/səˈrəvənə/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Hindu

Language Usage

SanskritHindiTamilTeluguMarathiBengali

Religion

Hindu Name Context

Saravana is listed as a hindu male name with Hindu origin. Its meaning is God of Victory. Category: Hindu.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

5

Lucky Day

Wednesday

Lucky Colors

GoldYellow

Lucky Stone

Emerald

Life Path Number

1

Numerology meaning: Indicates new beginnings and leadership

Personality

Personality Traits

ConfidentStrong-willedVictoriousCreativeIntuitive

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Symbolizes the triumph of Dharma over Adharma

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

From a spiritual perspective, the name Saravana highlights the concept of attaining divine blessings and spiritual victory in one's life. It symbolizes the triumph of the soul over material desires and worldly challenges. The assumption of the name Saravana is an affirmation of one's unwavering faith in the Divine and a determination to overcome any obstacles that may hinder spiritual growth. It serves as a reminder of the ultimate goal of human existence, which is to realize the True Self, beyond the transient illusions of the physical world.

Historical Usage

Historical References

Saravana is believed to be an avatar of the Hindu god Murugan, also known as Subramania or Kartikeya. He is often depicted with six heads and twelve hands.

6th Century BCE to present

Another reference to Saravana can be found in the ancient Tamil text 'Agastya Samhita', where he is mentioned as the presiding deity of the month of Adi (July-August) in the Tamil calendar.

Ancient Tamil civilization (circa 3rd Century BCE to 3rd Century CE)

Translations

Name Translations

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🕉️Sanskrit

Saravana

Abundance, prosperity, wealth

🇮🇳Hindi

Saravana

हिन्दू नाम जिसका अर्थ है God of Victory

🇮🇳Tamil

சரவன

ஓவியம், உதவியம், அவற்றில் இருக்கிற ஓழுக்கல்

🇮🇳Telugu

Saravana

హిందూ పేరు అంటే God of Victory

🇮🇳Marathi

Saravana

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे God of Victory

🇧🇩Bengali

Saravana

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ God of Victory

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