Arihant
Arihant is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit / Prakrit origin, meaning “Destroyer of the inner enemies”.
| Meaning | Destroyer of the inner enemies |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Sanskrit / Prakrit |
| Written as | अरिहंत |
| Pronunciation | uh-ree-HUNT |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India |
Meaning and origin of Arihant
Arihant joins ari, 'enemy', with hant, 'slayer', so it means 'one who has destroyed the enemies'. In Jain teaching those enemies are inner ones such as anger, pride, deceit and greed, and an arihant is a soul who has conquered them and attained omniscience while still living. The first line of the Navkar Mantra, Jainism's central prayer, honours the arihants. India's first nuclear-powered submarine, INS Arihant, also takes the name.
Is Arihant a Hindu name?
Arihant is above all a Jain name and title, used mostly by Jain families; Hindu families sometimes adopt it for its meaning of victory over one's own faults.
How popular is Arihant?
Common among Jain communities in Gujarat, Rajasthan and Maharashtra, and occasionally used more widely in India.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Arihant mean?
Arihant means 'Destroyer of the inner enemies'. It is of Sanskrit / Prakrit origin.
Is Arihant a Hindu name?
Arihant is above all a Jain name and title, used mostly by Jain families; Hindu families sometimes adopt it for its meaning of victory over one's own faults.
How do you pronounce Arihant?
Arihant is pronounced uh-ree-HUNT.
Is Arihant a boy or girl name?
Arihant is usually a boy name.