Sudarshana
Sudarshana is a Hindu girl name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Beautiful to behold”.
| Meaning | Beautiful to behold |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | सुदर्शना |
| Pronunciation | soo-DAR-shuh-nah |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Nepal, Sri Lanka |
Meaning and origin of Sudarshana
Sudarshana is the feminine of Sudarshana, 'good to see', from su, 'good', and darshana, 'sight, vision'. The masculine form is famous as the Sudarshana Chakra, the spinning discus of Vishnu. As a girl's name it simply means 'lovely to look at'. Sudarshana is also a character in Tagore's play Raja (The King of the Dark Chamber), a queen who learns to see her king truly.
Is Sudarshana a Hindu name?
Sudarshana is a Hindu name; its link to Vishnu's discus gives it protective associations. The word darshana also carries the sense of a sacred vision of the divine.
How popular is Sudarshana?
An occasional name, found mostly in Bengali and South Indian families.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sudarshana mean?
Sudarshana means 'Beautiful to behold'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Sudarshana a Hindu name?
Sudarshana is a Hindu name; its link to Vishnu's discus gives it protective associations. The word darshana also carries the sense of a sacred vision of the divine.
How do you pronounce Sudarshana?
Sudarshana is pronounced soo-DAR-shuh-nah.
Is Sudarshana a boy or girl name?
Sudarshana is usually a girl name.