Jishnuजिष्णु
Jiṣṇu · traditionally used for boys
“Victorious; ever-triumphant”
Victorious, triumphant; epithet of Arjuna, Viṣṇu, Indra and the Sun. MW: 'victorious, triumphant, winning [RV; AV; VS]; Viṣṇu, Indra, Arjuna.'
Starting sound and where it falls
Jishnu begins with Ji — a traditional birth-star naming sound. Names beginning with Ji open Uttara Ashadha pada 4. Which pada a birth falls in comes from the Moon’s position at the recorded birth date, time, and place.
A noted bearer: Arjuna (Mbh, epithet).
Cultural context
Evokes triumph, linked to Arjuna, Viṣṇu, Indra and the Sun.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
Common questions
What does the name Jishnu mean?
Jishnu (Jiṣṇu) is attested as “Victorious; ever-triumphant.” Victorious, triumphant; epithet of Arjuna, Viṣṇu, Indra and the Sun. MW: 'victorious, triumphant, winning [RV; AV; VS]; Viṣṇu, Indra, Arjuna.'
Which nakshatra sound does Jishnu fit?
Jishnu begins with the sound Ji, which opens Uttara Ashadha pada 4. 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 Jishnu a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Jishnu 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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