Jagannathजगन्नाथ
Jagannātha · traditionally used for boys
“Lord of the world”
Lord of the universe; form of Kṛṣṇa worshipped at Purī; principal deity of the Jagannātha cult.
Starting sound and where it falls
Jagannath begins with Ja — a traditional birth-star naming sound. Names beginning with Ja open Uttara Ashadha pada 3. Which pada a birth falls in comes from the Moon’s position at the recorded birth date, time, and place.
A noted bearer: —.
Cultural context
Evokes Kṛṣṇa as universal lord, especially the beloved deity of Puri.
Used in: Pan-Indian, strong in Odisha and Bengal
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
Common questions
What does the name Jagannath mean?
Jagannath (Jagannātha) is attested as “Lord of the world.” Lord of the universe; form of Kṛṣṇa worshipped at Purī; principal deity of the Jagannātha cult.
Which nakshatra sound does Jagannath fit?
Jagannath begins with the sound Ja, which opens Uttara Ashadha pada 3. 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 Jagannath a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Jagannath 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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