Jeganathan
Jeganathan is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit, via Tamil origin, meaning “Lord of the world”.
| Meaning | Lord of the world |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Sanskrit, via Tamil |
| Written as | ஜெகநாதன் |
| Pronunciation | JEH-guh-naa-thun |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Singapore |
Meaning and origin of Jeganathan
Jeganathan is the Tamil form of Jagannath, from Sanskrit jagat, 'world', and natha, 'lord'. Tamil spelling often shifts Sanskrit a to e and adds the masculine ending -an, which is why the name looks different from its North Indian form. Jagannath is famously worshipped at Puri in Odisha as a form of Vishnu or Krishna, whose yearly chariot festival gave English the word juggernaut.
Is Jeganathan a Hindu name?
Jeganathan is a Hindu name for Jagannath, the form of Vishnu or Krishna worshipped at Puri.
How popular is Jeganathan?
Used in Tamil families in India, Sri Lanka and Southeast Asia.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jeganathan mean?
Jeganathan means 'Lord of the world'. It is of Sanskrit, via Tamil origin.
Is Jeganathan a Hindu name?
Jeganathan is a Hindu name for Jagannath, the form of Vishnu or Krishna worshipped at Puri.
How do you pronounce Jeganathan?
Jeganathan is pronounced JEH-guh-naa-thun.
Is Jeganathan a boy or girl name?
Jeganathan is usually a boy name.