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VishwasHindu masculine Hindu name meaning

Belief, Trust, Faith

Pronunciation: vi-shwas

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Name
Vishwas
Meaning
Belief, Trust, Faith
Origin
Hindu
Religion
Hindu
Language
Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali
Gender
masculine
Pronunciation
vi-shwas
Lucky Number
7
7
Lucky Number
Saturday
Lucky Day
Hindu
Origin
masculine
Gender

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What does Vishwas mean?

Vishwas is a masculine name from Hindu origin meaning "Belief". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: vi-shwas. Lucky number: 7. 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.

विश्वस्

faith, belief, trust

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

vi-shwas

IPA

/viːʃʋaːs/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Hindu

Language Usage

SanskritHindiTamilTeluguMarathiBengali

Religion

Hindu Name Context

Vishwas is listed as a hindu masculine name with Hindu origin. Its meaning is Belief. Category: Hindu.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

7

Lucky Day

Saturday

Lucky Colors

BlueGreenSilver

Lucky Stone

Ruby

Life Path Number

5

Numerology meaning: The number 5 represents change, freedom, and adventure. People with this life path number are natural problem-solvers, adventurous, and able to adapt to any situation.

Personality

Personality Traits

TrustworthyLoyalBelieverFaithfulCalmnessWisdomInner StrengthIntrospection

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

A name for a child who embodies the qualities of trustworthiness, loyalty, and belief in the divine.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

In Hindu culture, a name has significant importance as it reflects the individual's personality and character. The name "Vishwas" holds a special place as it symbolizes the quality of being trustworthy, reliable, and inspiring faith. People with this name are often viewed as beings who have the ability to cultivate trust and bring about a sense of believing in the goodness of others and in the universe.
In Hinduism, "Shraddha" or faith is considered an essential aspect of spiritual growth. "Vishwas," meaning 'he who inspires faith,' is a name that holds spiritual significance as it reminds the individual of the importance of having faith in oneself, in others, and in the divine. It encourages the development of belief in the self as a divine being, in the path of righteousness, and in the universe as a place of infinite possibilities.

Historical Usage

Historical References

Vishwamitra was a great sage and a king in ancient India. He is considered to be one of the seven great sages of Hindusim. Vishwamitra is also known as the guru of Rama, the hero of the epic Ramayana.

c. 1000 BCE

Vishakha, a queen in ancient India, was known by the name Vishwamitra. She was the wife of King Prasenajit of Hastinapura, and is mentioned in Mahabharata as one of the greatest donors to the Pandavas during their exile.

c. 800 BCE

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Amitabh BachchanRavi TejaVishwas Patil

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🕉️Sanskrit

विश्वस्

faith, belief, trust

🇮🇳Hindi

विश्वास

विश्व + आस

🇮🇳Tamil

விஷ்வாச்

விஷ்வ + ாச்

🇮🇳Telugu

విశ్వస్

విశ్వ + స్

🇮🇳Marathi

Vishwas

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Belief, Trust, Faith

🇧🇩Bengali

Vishwas

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Belief, Trust, Faith

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