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YugantarHindu Male (Sanskrit, Hindi, etc.) name meaning

New Era or Age

Pronunciation: YOO-gan-tar

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Name
Yugantar
Meaning
New Era or Age
Origin
(Sanskrit, Hindi, etc.)
Religion
Hindu
Language
Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
YOO-gan-tar
Lucky Number
3
3
Lucky Number
Saturday
Lucky Day
(Sanskrit, Hindi, etc.)
Origin
Male
Gender

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What does Yugantar mean?

Yugantar is a male name from (Sanskrit, Hindi, etc.) origin meaning "New Era or Age". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: YOO-gan-tar. Lucky number: 3. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Source Language

Meaning in Sanskrit

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युगान्तर

Epoch or Era

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

YOO-gan-tar

IPA

/juɡɑːnˈtər/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

(Sanskrit, Hindi, etc.)

Language Usage

SanskritHindiTamilTeluguMarathiBengali

Religion

Hindu Name Context

Yugantar is listed as a hindu male name with (Sanskrit, Hindi, etc.) origin. Its meaning is New Era or Age. Category: Hindu.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

3

Lucky Day

Saturday

Lucky Colors

OrangeGold

Lucky Stone

Ruby

Life Path Number

6

Numerology meaning: The number 6 represents harmony, balance, and love. It is associated with the arts, beauty, and relationships. People with the number 6 as their life path number are often nurturing, caring, and devoted.

Personality

Personality Traits

BraveWiseLoyalCompassionateV = VirtuousK = KindT = ThoughtfulD = Determined

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Represents transformation, progress, and renewal.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The term "Yugantar" carries a deep cultural significance in Hinduism, representing the cyclical change between two epochs. In Hindu mythology, the world passes through repeated cycles of creation, preservation, and destruction, known as yugas. Yugantar refers to the end of one yuga and the beginning of another, which is marked by significant changes in human behavior, morality, and civilization. Hence, Yugantar represents a pivotal moment in history, where old traditions give way to new ones and society undergoes a transformative shift.
From a spiritual perspective, Yugantar symbolizes the inner transformation that occurs when an individual transitions from one phase of their spiritual journey to another. Just as the world undergoes major changes during the transition between yugas, each person’s spiritual path undergoes transformative shifts as they evolve and awaken to higher levels of consciousness. Yugantar, thus, signifies a renewal and a rebirth, an opportunity to let go of the past and embrace new spiritual growth and wisdom.

Cultural Hindu name · Root: Sanskrit root युग (yuga) + अन्तर (antara) · Not found in Vedic texts

Historical Usage

Historical References

The term 'Yugantar' refers to the transition or end of one yuga (age) and the beginning of another in Hindu cosmology. This concept is rooted in ancient Hindu texts such as the Mahabharata and the Puranas.

Ancient Hindu texts (circa 2nd century BCE to 12th century CE)

Yugantar is also believed to be significant during the end of Kali Yuga and the beginning of Satya Yuga, according to Hindu prophecies. This transition is said to occur when the god Vishnu descends in the form of a avatar to restore dharma and establish a new age of righteousness.

Prophesied future transition from Kali Yuga to Satya Yuga

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

RajinikanthAmitabh Bachchan

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🕉️Sanskrit

युगान्तर

Epoch or Era

🇮🇳Hindi

युगान्तर

युग और समय का अंतराल

🇮🇳Tamil

யுகாந்தரம்

ஆயுதம் மற்றும் நேரம் மீது வகை

🇮🇳Telugu

యుగాంతరం

యుగం మరియు కాలం మధ్య సందర్భం

🇮🇳Marathi

Yugantar

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे New Era or Age

🇧🇩Bengali

Yugantar

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ New Era or Age

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