Worshipper of Fire
Pronunciation: Yaj-na-val-kya
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Yajnavalkya is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Worshipper of Fire". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: Yaj-na-val-kya. Lucky number: 2. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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यज्ञवल्क्य
Sacrifice, Valkya
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
Yaj-na-val-kya
IPA
[jəd.nəˈʋəl.kjə]
Origin
Root Origin
Sanskrit
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
2
Lucky Day
Saturday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Citrine
Life Path Number
11
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Vedic Sanskrit origin · Root: Sanskrit root 'yajna' and 'valkya' · Mentioned in Yajurveda and several Upanishads.
Historical Usage
Yajnavalkya was a sage and a philosopher who is believed to have lived between 800 and 500 BCE. He is best known for his contributions to Hindu philosophy, particularly his dialogue with Janaka in the Upanishads. In this dialogue, Yajnavalkya expounds the concept of the Atman, or the eternal self, and the idea of Brahman, the ultimate reality, as being identical.
800-500 BCE
Yajnavalkya is also the author of the Yajnavalkya Smriti, a classic Hindu law text, which provides instructions on various aspects of Hindu society, including law, morality, and ritual. The text is believed to have been compiled around 500 BCE, and it has been a significant influence on Hindu law and culture ever since.
500 BCE
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Translations
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यज्ञवल्क्य
Sacrifice, Valkya
यज्ञवल्क्य
यज्ञ + वाणी
யஜ்ஞவல்க்ய
யஜ்ஞம் + வாழ்க்கை
యజ్ఞవల్క్య
యజ్ఞం + వాణిజం
Yajnavalkya
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Worshipper of Fire
Yajnavalkya
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Worshipper of Fire
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