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Murariमुरारि

Murārī · traditionally used for boys

Slayer of Mura; Kṛṣṇa

'Enemy of Mura'; an epithet of Kṛṣṇa/Viṣṇu after slaying the demon Mura.

Starting sound and where it falls

Murari begins with Mu — a traditional birth-star naming sound. Names beginning with Mu open Magha 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

Honors Krishna as victor over the demon Mura.

Used in: Pan-Indian

A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.

Common questions

What does the name Murari mean?

Murari (Murārī) is attested as “Slayer of Mura; Kṛṣṇa.” 'Enemy of Mura'; an epithet of Kṛṣṇa/Viṣṇu after slaying the demon Mura.

Which nakshatra sound does Murari fit?

Murari begins with the sound Mu, which opens Magha 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 Murari a girl's or a boy's name?

In our reviewed collection Murari 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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