Names Pradakshina

Pradakshina

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Hinduism
Meaning
The literal meaning of the name Pradakshina is "circumambulation" or "to go around something/someone in a circular manner." In Hinduism, it is a tradition to take a circumambulation of the temple, deity or a symbol of divine with the utmost faith and devotion during worship or religious ceremonies. Therefore, the name Pradakshina expresses the concept of devotion and spiritual connection towards the divine.
Popularity
The name Pradakshina is a rare and distinctive name, and therefore, it is not seen in the popularity charts. It is mostly used within the Indian community and is gradually gaining popularity outside India due to its unique and spiritual meaning.

cartoon of the name Pradakshina
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Pradakshina Name meanings & History

The name Pradakshina is originated from Sanskrit. The literal meaning of the name Pradakshina is "circumambulation" or "to go around something/someone in a circular manner." In Hinduism, it is a tradition to take a circumambulation of the temple, deity or a symbol of divine with the utmost faith and devotion during worship or religious ceremonies. Therefore, the name Pradakshina expresses the concept of devotion and spiritual connection towards the divine. Pradakshina is called parikrma means to take a round of statue of god, holy Placea or place worth to pay respect. Pradakshina is mostly used as a baby name. However, due to its spiritual meaning, it is also used in various religious contexts, such as temples, ashrams, etc.

Zodiac Sign of Pradakshina: Pretty Taurus,Pensive Libra

Synonyms of Pradakshina:

P: Political,Pensive,Partnership,Passive,Particular

R: Reason,Restless,Rational,Resourceful

A: Assertive,Argumentative,Angry,Aggressive,Action,Ambitious

D: Demanding,Doting,Daddy,Determined,Dutiful,Domestic

K: Karma,Kundalini,Karate,Kind

S: Solidity,Success,Sensuality,Sex,Security,Social Standing,Status

H: Hope,Haggle,Hobnobbing,Hyper,Heart's Desire

I: Involved,Intimate,Indulgence

N: Neat,Nutrition,Nice,Nitpicking,Nervous,Neurosis,Nagging

Pradakshina is:

  • a Natural name
  • a Nerdy name
  • a Serious name
  • a Wholesome name