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Nanjundan Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "nanjundan" is "the one who has lord shiva in his heart", and is used often for "boy".

Name
nanjundan
Meaning
the one who has lord shiva in his heart
Pronunciation
nahn-jun-dahn
Used for
boy
Syllables
3

Nanjundan Name Details

Nanjundan is a traditional Indian name derived from the combination of the Sanskrit words 'Nanju' meaning poison and 'undan' meaning eating. This name holds significant cultural and religious value as it refers to Lord Shiva, who is often depicted as the consumer of poison. In Hindu mythology, Lord Shiva consumed the poison to save the world from destruction. Thus, Nanjundan signifies the person who has the qualities of Lord Shiva, including bravery, sacrifice, and compassion.

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