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Tirthankar Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "tirthankar" is "the one who has achieved enlightenment and is considered to be a spiritual leader in jainism", and is used often for "primarily used as a boy's name in india".

Name
tirthankar
Meaning
the one who has achieved enlightenment and is considered to be a spiritual leader in jainism
Pronunciation
tirt-han-kar
Used for
primarily used as a boy's name in india
Syllables
3

Tirthankar Name Details

In Jainism, Tirthankar is a term used for the spiritual teachers who help others cross the ocean of existence and attain salvation. They are considered to be the highest order of beings and serve as role models for followers. The term Tirthankar is derived from the words 'tirtha' which means crossing and 'ankar' which means maker. The name Tirthankar holds deep significance in Jain culture and is often chosen for boys believed to possess righteous qualities and leadership potential.

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Tatsa (taht-sah)
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Buddhadeb (BOO-dhuh-deb)
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Shribindu (SHREE-bin-doo)
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Ruza (ROO-zah)
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Shafif (shah-feef)
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Faateq (faa-tehk)
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Musher (MUH-sher)
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Damushaq (Dah-moo-shak)
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Khassaal (kha-SAHL)
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Visodhana (vih-soh-dha-na)
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Lauran (LAWR-uhn)
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Jagajeet (jah-guh-jeet)