Agasthya
Agasthya is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit, via Tamil origin, meaning “Name of the sage Agastya”.
| Meaning | Name of the sage Agastya |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Sanskrit, via Tamil |
| Written as | அகஸ்த்யா |
| Pronunciation | uh-GUST-yuh |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Sri Lanka |
Meaning and origin of Agasthya
Agasthya is a South Indian spelling of Agastya, the great Vedic sage. In Tamil tradition he is especially revered: he is credited with founding Tamil grammar, and legends say he lived in the Pothigai hills of the Western Ghats. The origin of the name itself is uncertain, with traditional explanations linking it to 'one who stops the mountain', from the story in which he halted the growth of the Vindhya range.
Is Agasthya a Hindu name?
Agastya is one of the Saptarishis in some lists, a seer of Rigvedic hymns and a figure in the Ramayana, where he gives Rama divine weapons. In Tamil Shaiva tradition he is a disciple of Shiva.
How popular is Agasthya?
Increasingly used by Tamil and Telugu families.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Agasthya mean?
Agasthya means 'Name of the sage Agastya'. It is of Sanskrit, via Tamil origin.
Is Agasthya a Hindu name?
Agastya is one of the Saptarishis in some lists, a seer of Rigvedic hymns and a figure in the Ramayana, where he gives Rama divine weapons. In Tamil Shaiva tradition he is a disciple of Shiva.
How do you pronounce Agasthya?
Agasthya is pronounced uh-GUST-yuh.
Is Agasthya a boy or girl name?
Agasthya is usually a boy name.