Shaligram
Shaligram is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Sacred stone worshipped as Vishnu”.
| Meaning | Sacred stone worshipped as Vishnu |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | शालिग्राम |
| Pronunciation | SHAH-lee-grahm |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Nepal |
Meaning and origin of Shaligram
A shaligram (also shalagrama) is a dark, rounded stone, usually a fossilised ammonite, found in the bed of the Gandaki River in Nepal. Hindus, especially Vaishnavas, worship these stones as a natural, self-manifested form of Vishnu, and they are kept in household shrines and temples. The word is usually traced to Shaligrama, the name of a village on the Gandaki near Muktinath. As a personal name it is old-fashioned, found more among earlier generations in north India and Nepal.
Is Shaligram a Hindu name?
Shaligram is directly linked to Vishnu worship; the stone is treated as Vishnu himself and is ritually married to the tulsi plant in some traditions. Naming a boy Shaligram dedicates him to Vishnu.
How popular is Shaligram?
A traditional name heard mostly among older generations in north India and Nepal; rarely chosen for babies today.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shaligram mean?
Shaligram means 'Sacred stone worshipped as Vishnu'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Shaligram a Hindu name?
Shaligram is directly linked to Vishnu worship; the stone is treated as Vishnu himself and is ritually married to the tulsi plant in some traditions. Naming a boy Shaligram dedicates him to Vishnu.
How do you pronounce Shaligram?
Shaligram is pronounced SHAH-lee-grahm.
Is Shaligram a boy or girl name?
Shaligram is usually a boy name.