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Vishwanath: name meaning, origin and pronunciation
“lord of the universe; a name of Shiva”
وشوناتھ
विश्वनाथ
What Vishwanath means
Vishwanath (وشوناتھ, Sanskrit विश्वनाथ) is a Hindu boy’s name that means “lord of the universe; a name of Shiva”. Source: Monier-Williams, Sanskrit–English Dictionary, viśvanātha.
Vishwanath at a glance
- Meaning
- lord of the universe; a name of Shiva
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Faith
- Hindu
- Say it
- vish-va-naath
- Syllables
- 3
- Letters
- 10
- First letter
- V · و
Meaning of Vishwanath
- In English
- lord of the universe; a name of Shiva
- اردو میں معنی
- کائنات کا مالک، شیو کا نام
Origin and history of Vishwanath
Sanskrit viśvanātha, lord of the universe, a name of Shiva.
Base wordSanskrit viśvanātha
How to say and write Vishwanath
- Say it
- vish-va-naath3 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
- English
- Vishwanath
- Urdu
- وشوناتھ
- Original script
- विश्वनाथ
- Other spellings
- Vishvanath · Viswanath
- Themes
- Faith
Sibling names for Vishwanath
Hindu girl names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Vishwanath.
- Vaishnaviویشنویbelonging to Vishnu; a name of DurgaGirlSanskrit
- Vandanaوندناworship; praise; salutationGirlSanskrit
- Vedikaویدکاaltar; raised seatGirlSanskrit
- Vibhutiوبھوتیmight; glory; sacred ashGirlSanskrit
- Aartiآرتیthe ceremony of waving lamps before a deityGirlSanskrit
- Aasthaآستھاfaith; trust; regardGirlSanskrit
- Aditiادیتیboundlessness; freedom; the mother of the godsGirlSanskrit
- Anjaliانجلیjoined hands held out in offering; reverent salutationGirlSanskrit
Names like Vishwanath
- Abhishekابھیشیکanointing; consecration; ritual bathingBoySanskrit
- Achyutاچیوتunfallen; imperishable; a name of VishnuBoySanskrit
- Adityaآدتیہson of Aditi; the sunBoySanskrit
- Agniاگنیfire; the god of fireBoySanskrit
- Amarnathامرناتھlord of the immortals; a name of ShivaBoySanskrit
- Ambarishامبریشname of an ancient king devoted to VishnuBoySanskrit
- Anantاننتendless; eternal; infiniteBoySanskrit
- Angadانگدan armlet; a bracelet worn on the upper armBoySanskrit
- Arpitارپتoffered; dedicatedBoySanskrit
- Ashishآشیشblessing; prayer; wishBoySanskrit
Names that sound like Vishwanath
Questions about the name Vishwanath
What does the name Vishwanath mean?
Vishwanath means “lord of the universe; a name of Shiva”. In Urdu: کائنات کا مالک، شیو کا نام. Source: Monier-Williams, Sanskrit–English Dictionary (1899).
Is Vishwanath a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Vishwanath is a boy’s name.
Is Vishwanath a Hindu name?
Yes. Vishwanath is used by Hindu families. It is of Sanskrit origin. Sanskrit viśvanātha, lord of the universe, a name of Shiva.
How do you pronounce Vishwanath?
Say it “vish-va-naath”: 3 syllables.
How do you write Vishwanath in Urdu?
In Urdu script, Vishwanath is written وشوناتھ. In its original script: विश्वनाथ.
What are other spellings of Vishwanath?
Vishwanath is also spelled Vishvanath, Viswanath.
Is the meaning of Vishwanath verified?
Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.