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Vishweshwar: name meaning, origin and pronunciation
“lord of the universe; a name of Shiva”
وشویشور
विश्वेश्वर
What Vishweshwar means
Vishweshwar (وشویشور, Sanskrit विश्वेश्वर) is a Hindu boy’s name that means “lord of the universe; a name of Shiva”. Source: Monier-Williams, Sanskrit–English Dictionary, viśveśvara.
Vishweshwar at a glance
- Meaning
- lord of the universe; a name of Shiva
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Faith
- Hindu
- Say it
- vish-vaysh-var
- Syllables
- 3
- Letters
- 11
- First letter
- V · و
Meaning of Vishweshwar
- In English
- lord of the universe; a name of Shiva
- اردو میں معنی
- کائنات کا مالک، شیو کا نام
Origin and history of Vishweshwar
Sanskrit viśveśvara, lord of the universe, a name of Shiva.
Base wordSanskrit viśveśvara
How to say and write Vishweshwar
- Say it
- vish-vaysh-var3 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
- English
- Vishweshwar
- Urdu
- وشویشور
- Original script
- विश्वेश्वर
- Other spellings
- Vishveshwar · Visweswara
- Known bearer
- M. Visvesvaraya, Indian engineer
- Themes
- Faith
Sibling names for Vishweshwar
Hindu girl names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Vishweshwar.
- 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 Vishweshwar
- 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 Vishweshwar
Questions about the name Vishweshwar
What does the name Vishweshwar mean?
Vishweshwar 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 Vishweshwar a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Vishweshwar is a boy’s name.
Is Vishweshwar a Hindu name?
Yes. Vishweshwar is used by Hindu families. It is of Sanskrit origin. Sanskrit viśveśvara, lord of the universe, a name of Shiva.
How do you pronounce Vishweshwar?
Say it “vish-vaysh-var”: 3 syllables.
How do you write Vishweshwar in Urdu?
In Urdu script, Vishweshwar is written وشویشور. In its original script: विश्वेश्वर.
What are other spellings of Vishweshwar?
Vishweshwar is also spelled Vishveshwar, Visweswara.
Who is a famous person named Vishweshwar?
M. Visvesvaraya, Indian engineer
Is the meaning of Vishweshwar 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.