Ford or Crossing
Pronunciation: Teer-thaarth
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Tirtharth is a unisex name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Ford or Crossing". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: Teer-thaarth. Lucky number: 6. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Source Language
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तीर्थार्थ
Pilgrimage
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
Teer-thaarth
IPA
/t̪iːr.t̪ʰaːr.t̪ʰəm/
Origin
Root Origin
Sanskrit
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
6
Lucky Day
Saturday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
Life Path Number
3
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Cultural Hindu name · Root: Sanskrit roots तीर्थ (tīrtha) and अर्थ (artha) · Not directly from Vedas, but from Sanskrit roots
Historical Usage
Puranic text 'Brahma Vaivarta Purana' mentions a sage named Tirtharathi, also known as Tirthartha, who was a disciple of sage Vyasa and a great devotee of Lord Vishnu. He is said to have instructed the Pandavas and later, the Pancha Pandavas (the five sons of Yudhishthira) in the path of dharma and spirituality. The text also describes his penance and attainment of divine vision.
1st millennium BCE
Another reference can be found in the 'Mahabharata', where Tirtharathi (also called Tirthartha) is mentioned as a descendant of sage Angirasa and a great sage and teacher. He is said to have performed severe penances to gain the boon of a divine vision of Lord Vishnu. His life and teachings are described as a source of inspiration for those seeking spiritual growth.
4th century BCE - 1st millennium CE
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
तीर्थार्थ
Pilgrimage
तीर्थार्थ
तीर्थ
தீர்த்தார்த்தம்
புனித இறக்கை
తీర్థార్థం
యాత్ర
Tirtharth
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Ford or Crossing
Tirtharth
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Ford or Crossing
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