Pronunciation: Gajendra is pronounced guh-JAYN-druh
Written as: गजेन्द्र (Devanagari)
Gajendra is a boy name with roots in Sanskrit culture. From the Sanskrit 'gaja-indra', 'the king of elephants'; the devotee-elephant liberated by Lord Vishnu in the Gajendra Moksha.
In Hindu tradition, Gajendra is associated with the Makara rashi and linked to Lord Vishnu.
The numerology number for Gajendra is 4, reflecting the personality traits and characteristics associated with this name.
Origin : sanskrit
Gender : boy
Nakshatra : Dhanishta
Rashi : Makara
Deity Names : Lord Vishnu
Numerology : 4
Syllables : 3
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From the Sanskrit 'gaja', elephant, and 'indra', chief or king, giving 'king of elephants'. In the Bhagavata Purana, the elephant Gajendra is seized by a crocodile, prays to Vishnu and is saved. The story is known as Gajendra Moksha.
In numerology, the name Gajendra reduces to the number 4, which is most often linked to stability, discipline, reliability. A person carrying this vibration is generally grounded and methodical - the kind of person friends and family lean on because they show up, plan ahead, and finish what they start. The name Gajendra also falls under the Makara rashi (moon sign), traditionally described as disciplined and ambitious, building patiently for the long term. Its associated nakshatra is Dhanishta.
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