👦 Jatayu — Name Meaning & Origin

Jatayu

“Vulture who fought Ravana for Sita”

Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
ReligionHindu
Used inIndia, Nepal
RashiMakar (Capricorn)
NakshatraUttara Ashadha (pada 3) · syllable “Ja”
Numerology6 — loving, responsible and family-minded
Letters6 · starts with J
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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the name Jatayu?

Jatayu means "Vulture who fought Ravana for Sita" (Sanskrit origin).

Is Jatayu a boy or girl name?

Jatayu is a boy's name.

Which religion is the name Jatayu from?

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

What is the rashi of the name Jatayu?

By its first syllable "Ja", Jatayu belongs to Makar (Capricorn) rashi and Uttara Ashadha nakshatra (pada 3), following the traditional Namakshar system.

What is the lucky number for Jatayu?

In Pythagorean numerology the name Jatayu adds up to 6, linked with being loving, responsible and family-minded.

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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