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Jagannath Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "jagannath" is "the lord of the universe", and is used often for "mainly used as a masculine name".

Name
jagannath
Meaning
the lord of the universe
Pronunciation
juh-guh-nath
Used for
mainly used as a masculine name
Syllables
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Jagannath Name Details

Jagannath is a Sanskrit name that is predominantly used in Hindu culture. It is derived from the combination of the words 'jagat', meaning 'universe' or 'world', and 'nath', meaning 'lord' or 'ruler'. Therefore, Jagannath can be interpreted as 'The lord of the universe'. This name holds great importance and is associated with Lord Vishnu in Hindu mythology. The famous Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha, dedicated to Lord Jagannath, is one of the Char Dham pilgrimage sites in India.

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Shagun (sha-GOON)
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Jnatanandana (jna-ta-naN-da-na)
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Nauka (now-kuh)
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Shivta (shiv-tah)
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Rutbah (ROOT-buh)
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Shrinij (shri-NEEJ)
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Badarayana (bah-dah-rah-yah-nah)
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Udadhi (oo-dah-dhee)
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Lavali (luh-VAH-lee)
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Abzari (Ab-zar-ee)
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Cidvilasa (sihd-vee-lah-sah)
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Manasie (ma-NAH-see)