Abhayअभय
Abhaya · traditionally used for boys
“Fearless”
Without fear; the state granted by the divine to devotees; the abhaya-mudra is the gesture of fearlessness.
Starting sound and where it falls
Abhay begins with A — a traditional birth-star naming sound. Names beginning with A open Krittika pada 1. Which pada a birth falls in comes from the Moon’s position at the recorded birth date, time, and place.
A noted bearer: Abhay Deol.
Cultural context
Recalls the abhaya-mudra, the divine gesture granting fearlessness.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
Common questions
What does the name Abhay mean?
Abhay (Abhaya) is attested as “Fearless.” Without fear; the state granted by the divine to devotees; the abhaya-mudra is the gesture of fearlessness.
Which nakshatra sound does Abhay fit?
Abhay begins with the sound A, which opens Krittika pada 1. Whether a birth falls in that exact pada comes from the Moon's position at the recorded birth date, time, and place — that is what the free check on this site calculates.
Is Abhay a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Abhay is traditionally used for boys.
Where does this meaning come from?
Every meaning on this page is quoted from verified Sanskrit dictionaries or cited scripture, exactly as attested.
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