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Lit: Radiant, brilliant
Pronunciation: oo-JHV-l
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Ujjwal is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Lit: Radiant". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: oo-JHV-l. Lucky number: 5. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Source Language
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उज्ज्वल
Light, Luminescent, Radiant, Glowing
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
oo-JHV-l
IPA
ʊɟdʒwɑl
Origin
Root Origin
Sanskrit
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
5
Lucky Day
Tuesday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Citrine
Life Path Number
3
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Vedic Sanskrit origin · Root: Sanskrit/Mythology/Vedic · Ujjwal is a Vedic name. It is derived from the Sanskrit root 'ujj' which means 'to illuminate'. In Hindu mythology, the god Agni, the god of fire, is often referred to as 'Ujjvala' or 'Ujjvalaka', meaning 'radiant' or 'luminous'.
Historical Usage
Ujjain was a major Hindu pilgrimage site during the medieval period, and Ujjwal was an honorific title given to the rulers of the region.
Medieval period (1000-1500 AD)
The Hindu god Krishna is referred to as 'Ujjvala Mohanana' in the Bhagavad Gita, which translates to 'the one who delights in the radiant soul'.
Epic period (500 BC)
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
उज्ज्वल
Light, Luminescent, Radiant, Glowing
उज्ज्वल
उज्ज्वल
உஜ்வல்
உஜ்வல்
ఉజ్జ్వల్
ఉజ్జ్వల్
Ujjwal
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Lit: Radiant, brilliant
Ujjwal
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Lit: Radiant, brilliant
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