👦 Dakshinamurti — Name Meaning & Origin

Dakshinamurti

“Shiva as the teacher facing south”

Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
ReligionHindu
Used inIndia, Nepal
RashiKumbh (Aquarius)
NakshatraPurva Bhadrapada (pada 3) · syllable “Da”
Numerology4 — practical, loyal and hard-working
Letters13 · starts with D
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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the name Dakshinamurti?

Dakshinamurti means "Shiva as the teacher facing south" (Sanskrit origin).

Is Dakshinamurti a boy or girl name?

Dakshinamurti is a boy's name.

Which religion is the name Dakshinamurti from?

Dakshinamurti is used as a Hindu name in India, Nepal.

What is the rashi of the name Dakshinamurti?

By its first syllable "Da", Dakshinamurti belongs to Kumbh (Aquarius) rashi and Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra (pada 3), following the traditional Namakshar system.

What is the lucky number for Dakshinamurti?

In Pythagorean numerology the name Dakshinamurti adds up to 4, linked with being practical, loyal and hard-working.

Name meanings come from the name's language of origin; many names carry more than one meaning in different languages and communities. Rashi and nakshatra follow the traditional first-syllable (Namakshar) method — for an exact rashi use the baby's birth chart.

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