The Vishnu Sahasranama (विष्णुसहस्रनामस्तोत्रम्) is one of the most beloved devotional hymns in the Vedic tradition. It appears in the Anushasana Parva of the Mahabharata, where Bhishma Pitamaha, on his bed of arrows, teaches Yudhishthira the thousand sacred names of Lord Vishnu — the preserver, protector, and supreme refuge of all beings.
This reader-friendly namavali lists all 1008 names in order, with Devanagari Sanskrit, transliteration, and a clear English meaning for each name. Read straight through, jump to a section below, or return daily to contemplate a few names at a time.
How to use this namavali
- Daily practice: Read 10–20 names each morning with attention and devotion.
- Full recitation: Use the numbered list below for parayana (complete chanting).
- Study: Each name reveals a divine quality of Vishnu — reflect on the meaning as you read.
- Traditional context: The hymn is traditionally preceded by a dhyana (meditation) verse and concludes with phalashruti (benefits of recitation).
Opening dhyana verse
शुक्लाम्बरधरं विष्णुं शशिवर्णं चतुर्भुजम् ।
प्रसन्नवदनं ध्यायेत् सर्वविघ्नोपशान्तये ॥
Shuklam-baradharam Vishnum shashivarnam chaturbhujam,
Prasanna-vadanam dhyayet sarva-vighnopa-shantaye.
I meditate on Vishnu, clad in white, with the radiance of the moon, four-armed, and of serene countenance — for the removal of all obstacles.
Complete name list
Scroll vertically through every name. Sanskrit appears first in Devanagari, followed by transliteration and meaning.
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Names 1–50
विश्वम् · Vishvam
The Universe; He who is everything
विष्णुः · Vishnuh
He who pervades everywhere
वषट्कारः · Vashatkaarah
He for whom the sacrificial call is made
भूतभव्यभवत्प्रभुः · Bhoota-bhavya-bhavat-prabhuh
The Lord of past, present and future
भूतकृत् · Bhootakrit
The creator of all beings
भूतभृत् · Bhootabhrit
The sustainer of all beings
भावः · Bhaavah
Pure existence itself
भूतात्मा · Bhootatma
The soul of all beings
भूतभावनः · Bhootabhaavanah
He who nourishes all beings
पूतात्मा · Pootatma
He of pure soul; the purified Self
परमात्मा · Paramatma
The Supreme Self
मुक्तानां परमा गतिः · Muktaanaam Paramaa Gatih
The ultimate goal of the liberated
अव्ययः · Avyayah
The imperishable; the indestructible
पुरुषः · Purushah
The Supreme Being who dwells in all
साक्षी · Saakshee
The eternal witness of all
क्षेत्रज्ञः · Kshetrajnah
The knower of the field (body)
अक्षरः · Aksharah
The indestructible; imperishable syllable
योगः · Yogah
He who is attainable through Yoga
योगविदां नेता · Yogavidaam Netaa
The guide of those who know Yoga
प्रधानपुरुषेश्वरः · Pradhaana-purusheshvarah
Lord of Pradhana (nature) and Purusha (soul)
नारसिंहवपुः · Naarasimhavapuh
He whose form is Man-Lion (Narasimha)
श्रीमान् · Shreemaan
He who is always with Shri (Lakshmi)
केशवः · Keshavah
He who has beautiful hair; slayer of Keshi
पुरुषोत्तमः · Purushottamah
The Supreme Person; the best among beings
सर्वः · Sarvah
He who is everything; the all
शर्वः · Sharvah
The destroyer of evil
शिवः · Shivah
The auspicious one; the pure
स्थाणुः · Sthaanuh
The firm; the immovable
भूतादिः · Bhootaadih
The origin of all beings
निधिरव्ययः · Nidhih Avyayah
The imperishable treasure
सम्भवः · Sambhavah
He who manifests in various forms
भावनः · Bhaavanah
He who gives everything to devotees
भर्ता · Bhartaa
The supporter of all
प्रभवः · Prabhavah
The source of all creation
प्रभुः · Prabhuh
The almighty Lord
ईश्वरः · Eeshvarah
The supreme ruler; the controller
स्वयम्भूः · Svayambhooh
He who is self-born; self-manifested
शम्भुः · Shambhuh
He who brings auspiciousness and happiness
आदित्यः · Aadityah
The son of Aditi; the golden one
पुष्कराक्षः · Pushkaraakshah
He who has lotus-like eyes
महास्वनः · Mahaasvanah
He who has a great voice (the Vedas)
अनादिनिधनः · Anaadinidhano
He who is without beginning or end
धाता · Dhaataa
The creator; the sustainer
विधाता · Vidhaataa
The supreme ordainer; dispenser of destiny
धातुरुत्तमः · Dhaaturuttamah
The best of all elements; the supreme support
अप्रमेयः · Aprameyah
He who cannot be measured or defined
हृषीकेशः · Hrisheekeshah
Lord of the senses
पद्मनाभः · Padmanaabhah
He from whose navel the lotus springs
अमरप्रभुः · Amaraprabhuh
The Lord of the immortals (Devas)
विश्वकर्मा · Vishvakarmaa
The creator of the universe
Names 51–100
मनुः · Manuh
He who thinks; the great thinker
त्वष्टा · Tvashtaa
He who makes things small (at dissolution)
स्थविष्ठः · Sthavishthah
The supremely large; the most massive
स्थविरः · Sthavirah
The ancient one
ध्रुवः · Dhruvah
The fixed; the immovable; the constant
अग्राह्यः · Agraahyah
He who cannot be grasped by the senses
शाश्वतः · Shaashvatah
The eternal one
कृष्णः · Krishnah
The dark-hued one; all-attractive
लोहिताक्षः · Lohitaakshah
He whose eyes are red (lotus-like)
प्रतर्दनः · Pratardanah
The great destroyer (of evil)
प्रभूतः · Prabhootah
He who is ever full; abundant
त्रिककुब्धाम · Tri-kakub-dhaama
The support of the three quarters of the universe
पवित्रम् · Pavitram
He who is supremely pure
मङ्गलं परम् · Mangalam Param
The supreme auspiciousness
ईशानः · Eeshaanah
The supreme ruler; the controller
प्राणदः · Praanadah
The giver of life-breath
प्राणः · Praanah
Life itself; the vital force
ज्येष्ठः · Jyeshthah
The eldest; the most ancient
श्रेष्ठः · Shreshthah
The most glorious; the best
प्रजापतिः · Prajaapatih
The Lord of all creatures
हिरण्यगर्भः · Hiranyagarbhah
He who has a golden womb; cosmic egg
भूगर्भः · Bhoogarbhah
He in whom the earth is contained
माधवः · Maadhavah
The consort of Ma (Lakshmi); born in Madhu clan
मधुसूदनः · Madhusoodanah
The slayer of the demon Madhu
ईश्वरः · Eeshvarah
The omnipotent Lord
विक्रमी · Vikramee
He who is full of prowess
धन्वी · Dhanvee
He who wields the bow (Sharnga)
मेधावी · Medhaavee
He who is supremely intelligent
विक्रमः · Vikramah
He who has valor; Vamana's stride
क्रमः · Kramah
He who is the order of the universe
अनुत्तमः · Anuttamah
He who has no superior; the incomparable
दुराधर्षः · Duraadharshah
He who cannot be challenged
कृतज्ञः · Kritajnah
He who knows all that is done; the grateful one
कृतिः · Kritih
He who is the cause of action
आत्मवान् · Aatmavaan
The self-possessed; he who is established in Self
सुरेशः · Sureshah
The Lord of the Devas
शरणम् · Sharanam
The ultimate refuge
शर्म · Sharma
He who is supreme bliss
विश्वरेताः · Vishvaretaah
The seed of the universe
प्रजाभवः · Prajaabhavah
The source from whom all beings are born
अहः · Ahah
He who is luminous as the day
संवत्सरः · Samvatsarah
He from whom time originates; the year
व्यालः · Vyaalah
He who is ungraspable like a serpent
प्रत्ययः · Pratyayah
He who is the basis of faith and trust
सर्वदर्शनः · Sarva-darshanah
He who sees everything; the all-seeing
अजः · Ajah
The unborn; he who has no birth
सर्वेश्वरः · Sarveshvarah
The Lord of all
सिद्धः · Siddhah
The most perfect; the accomplished
सिद्धिः · Siddhih
He who is the goal of attainment
सर्वादिः · Sarvaadih
The origin of all
Names 101–150
अच्युतः · Achyutah
He who never falls; the infallible
वृषाकपिः · Vrishaakapih
He who showers dharma
अमेयात्मा · Ameyaatmaa
He whose nature is immeasurable
सर्वयोगविनिःसृतः · Sarva-yoga-vinihsritah
He who is free from all attachments
वसुः · Vasuh
He who dwells in all; the refuge
वसुमनाः · Vasumanah
He whose mind is pure and good
सत्यः · Satyah
The truth; the real
समात्मा · Samaatmaa
He who is the same to all; equanimous
असम्मितः · Asammitah
He who is immeasurable
समः · Samah
The equal; the impartial
अमोघः · Amoghah
He who is ever fruitful; never futile
पुण्डरीकाक्षः · Pundareekaakshah
He who has lotus-like eyes
वृषकर्मा · Vrishakarmaa
He whose every act is righteous
वृषाकृतिः · Vrishaakritih
He who is the form of dharma
रुद्रः · Rudrah
He who makes all beings cry at dissolution
बहुशिराः · Bahushiraa
He who has many heads (Cosmic Form)
बभ्रुः · Babhruh
He who supports the world
विश्वयोनिः · Vishvayonih
The womb of the universe
शुचिश्रवाः · Shuchishravah
He whose fame is pure; who hears pure words
अमृतः · Amritah
The immortal; the nectar of immortality
शाश्वतस्थाणुः · Shaashvata-sthaanuh
The eternally firm; the permanently fixed
वरारोहः · Varaarohah
He who is the most worthy destination
महातपाः · Mahaatapah
He of great austerity; supreme penance
सर्वगः · Sarvagah
He who pervades everything; all-reaching
सर्वविद् · Sarvavid
The omniscient; the all-knowing
भानुः · Bhaanuh
The luminous one; self-effulgent
विष्वक्सेनः · Vishvaksenah
He against whom no army can stand
जनार्दनः · Janardanah
He who torments the wicked; liberator of people
वेदः · Vedah
He who is the Vedas; knowledge itself
वेदविद् · Vedavid
The knower of the Vedas
अव्यङ्गः · Avyangah
He who is without any imperfections
वेदाङ्गः · Vedaangah
He whose limbs are the Vedas
वेदवित् · Vedavit
He who knows the true meaning of Vedas
कविः · Kavih
The supreme poet; the seer
लोकाध्यक्षः · Lokadhyakshah
The presiding lord of all worlds
सुराध्यक्षः · Suradhyakshah
The presiding lord of all Devas
धर्माध्यक्षः · Dharmadhyakshah
The presiding lord of Dharma
कृताकृतः · Kritaakritah
He who is both effect and cause
चतुरात्मा · Chaturaatmaa
He of four-fold nature (Vyuha forms)
चतुर्व्यूहः · Chaturvyoohah
He of four emanations (Vasudeva, Sankarshana, Pradyumna, Aniruddha)
चतुर्दंष्ट्रः · Chaturdamshtrah
He with four fangs (Narasimha)
चतुर्भुजः · Chaturbhujah
He who has four arms
भ्राजिष्णुः · Bhraajishnuh
He who is effulgent; self-illuminating
भोजनम् · Bhojanam
He who is the food; the sustenance
भोक्ता · Bhoktaa
The enjoyer; the experiencer
सहिष्णुः · Sahishnuh
He who is infinitely patient; enduring
जगदादिजः · Jagadaadijah
He who was born before the world
अनघः · Anaghah
He who is sinless; without fault
विजयः · Vijayah
The victorious; ever-triumphant
जेता · Jetaa
The conqueror
Names 151–200
विश्वयोनिः · Vishvayonih
The cause of the universe
पुनर्वसुः · Punarvasuh
He who dwells again and again (in bodies)
उपेन्द्रः · Upendrah
The younger brother of Indra (Vamana)
वामनः · Vaamanah
He who took the dwarf form (Vamana avatar)
प्रांशुः · Praamshuh
He who is very tall (Trivikrama)
अमोघः · Amoghah
He whose acts are never in vain
शुचिः · Shuchih
He who is pure
ऊर्जितः · Oorjitah
He who has infinite strength
अतीन्द्रः · Ateendrah
He who surpasses Indra
सङ्ग्रहः · Sangrahah
He who gathers everything together
सर्गः · Sargah
The creation itself
धृतात्मा · Dhritaatmaa
He who is self-supported
नियमः · Niyamah
He who is the controller; the regulator
यमः · Yamah
He who is the ruler; the restrainer
वेद्यः · Vedyah
He who is to be known; the goal of knowledge
वैद्यः · Vaidyah
The supreme healer; the divine physician
सदायोगी · Sadaayogee
He who is always in Yoga
वीरहा · Veerahaa
The destroyer of valiant demons
माधवः · Maadhavah
The Lord of knowledge; consort of Lakshmi
मधुः · Madhuh
He who is sweet like honey
अतीन्द्रियः · Ateendriyah
He who is beyond the senses
महामायः · Mahaamaayah
He of great illusion (Maya)
महोत्साहः · Mahotsaahah
He of great enthusiasm and energy
महाबलः · Mahaabalah
He of supreme strength
महाबुद्धिः · Mahaabuddhih
He of infinite intelligence
महावीर्यः · Mahaaveeryah
He of supreme valor and virility
महाशक्तिः · Mahaashaktih
He of supreme power
महाद्युतिः · Mahaadyutih
He of great splendor
अनिर्देश्यवपुः · Anirdeshyavapuh
He whose form is indescribable
श्रीमान् · Shreemaan
He who is always with Lakshmi
अमेयात्मा · Ameyaatmaa
He whose nature cannot be measured
महाद्रिधृक् · Mahaadridhrik
He who holds up the great mountain (Mandara/Govardhana)
महेष्वासः · Maheshvaasah
He who wields the great bow
महीभर्ता · Maheebhartaa
The supporter of the earth
श्रीनिवासः · Shreenivaasah
The abode of Shri (Lakshmi)
सतां गतिः · Sataam Gatih
The refuge of the good
अनिरुद्धः · Aniruddhah
He who cannot be obstructed
सुरानन्दः · Suraanandah
He who gives joy to the Devas
गोविन्दः · Govindah
The protector of cows; finder of the Vedas
गोविदां पतिः · Govidaam Patih
The Lord of those who know the Vedas
मरीचिः · Mareechih
He who is the ray of light
दमनः · Damanah
He who subdues the wicked
हंसः · Hamsah
The swan; the pure soul; the discriminator
सुपर्णः · Suparnah
He who has beautiful wings (as Garuda)
भुजगोत्तमः · Bhujagottamah
The best among serpents (Ananta Shesha)
हिरण्यनाभः · Hiranyanabhah
He with a golden navel
सुतपाः · Sutapah
He of supreme austerity
पद्मनाभः · Padmanabhah
He from whose navel the lotus springs
प्रजापतिः · Prajapatih
The Lord of all beings
अमृत्युः · Amrityuh
He who is deathless; beyond death
Names 201–250
सर्वदृक् · Sarvadrik
The all-seeing
सिंहः · Simhah
The lion; the powerful
सन्धाता · Sandhaataa
He who unites; the connector
सन्धिमान् · Sandhimaan
He who is always united
स्थिरः · Sthirah
The firm; the steady
अजः · Ajah
The unborn
दुर्मर्षणः · Durmarshhanah
He who cannot be overcome
शास्ता · Shaastaa
The teacher; the ruler; the punisher of evil
विश्रुतात्मा · Vishrutaatmaa
He whose soul is renowned everywhere
सुरारिहा · Suraarihaa
The destroyer of the enemies of the Devas
गुरुः · Guruh
The great teacher; the supreme Guru
गुरुतमः · Gurutamah
The greatest teacher
धाम · Dhaama
The supreme abode; the effulgent light
सत्यः · Satyah
The truth
सत्यपराक्रमः · Satya-paraakramah
He whose valor is always true
निमिषः · Nimishah
He who winks (the living beings)
अनिमिषः · Animishah
He who is ever-watchful; never winks
स्रग्वी · Sragvee
He who wears the garland (Vaijayanti)
वाचस्पतिः · Vaachaspatih
The Lord of speech; master of eloquence
उदारधीः · Udaaradheeh
He of noble and generous intellect
अग्रणीः · Agraneeh
He who leads from the front
ग्रामणीः · Graamaneeh
The leader of the community
श्रीमान् · Shreemaan
He who possesses all glory
न्यायः · Nyaayah
He who is justice itself
नेता · Netaa
The leader; the guide
समीरणः · Sameeranah
He who moves as the wind
सहस्रमूर्धा · Sahasra-moordhaa
He of thousand heads
विश्वात्मा · Vishvaatmaa
The soul of the universe
सहस्राक्षः · Sahasraakshah
He of thousand eyes
सहस्रपात् · Sahasrapaat
He of thousand feet
आवर्तनः · Aavartanah
He who turns the wheel of existence
निवृत्तात्मा · Nivrittaatmaa
He whose nature is turned inward
संवृतः · Samvritah
He who is veiled (by Maya)
सम्प्रमर्दनः · Sampramardanah
He who crushes evil completely
अहस्संवर्तकः · Ahah-samvartakah
He who turns day into night (dissolution)
वह्निः · Vahnih
He who is fire; the carrier of offerings
अनिलः · Anilah
He who is the wind; the life breath
धरणीधरः · Dharaneedharah
The supporter of the earth
सुप्रसादः · Suprasaadah
He who is full of grace
प्रसन्नात्मा · Prasannaatmaa
He who is ever-joyful in nature
विश्वधृक् · Vishvadhrik
The supporter of the universe
विश्वभुक् · Vishvabhuk
The enjoyer and protector of the universe
विभुः · Vibhuh
He who is omnipresent; the all-pervading
सत्कर्ता · Satkartaa
He who honors the good
सत्कृतः · Satkritah
He who is honored by the virtuous
साधुः · Saadhuh
The righteous one; the virtuous
जह्नुः · Jahnuh
He who conceals his power
नारायणः · Naarayanah
The refuge of all beings; dwelling in waters
नरः · Narah
The eternal man; the indestructible
असंख्येयः · Asamkhyeyah
He who is innumerable; beyond counting
Names 251–300
अप्रमेयात्मा · Aprameyaatmaa
He whose nature is immeasurable
विशिष्टः · Vishishtah
He who is distinguished; supreme
शिष्टकृत् · Shishtakrit
He who protects the righteous
शुचिः · Shuchih
He who is pure
सिद्धार्थः · Siddhaarthah
He who has accomplished all purposes
सिद्धसंकल्पः · Siddha-sankalpah
He whose will is always fulfilled
सिद्धिदः · Siddhidah
The bestower of accomplishment
सिद्धिसाधनः · Siddhi-saadhanah
The means to accomplishment
वृषाही · Vrishaahee
He who shines with dharma
वृषभः · Vrishabhah
The bull of dharma; the best
विष्णुः · Vishnuh
He who pervades everywhere
वृषपर्वा · Vrishaparvaa
He who has dharma as the steps (to reach Him)
वृषोदरः · Vrishodarah
He whose belly showers blessings
वर्धनः · Vardhanah
He who nourishes and increases
वर्धमानः · Vardhamaanah
He who keeps growing (in glory)
विविक्तः · Viviktah
He who is unique and separate from all
श्रुतिसागरः · Shruti-saagarah
The ocean of Vedic knowledge
सुभुजः · Subhujah
He who has beautiful arms
दुर्धरः · Durdharah
He who is difficult to hold in meditation
वाग्मी · Vaagmee
He who is eloquent
महेन्द्रः · Mahendrah
The Lord of Indra; the great Lord
वसुदः · Vasudah
The giver of wealth
वसुः · Vasuh
He who is wealth itself
नैकरूपः · Naikaroopah
He who has many forms
बृहद्रूपः · Brihadroopah
He who has a vast form
शिपिविष्टः · Shipivishtah
He who pervades the rays of the sun
प्रकाशनः · Prakaashanah
He who illuminates everything
ओजस्तेजोद्युतिधरः · Ojas-tejo-dyutidharah
He who possesses vitality, brilliance and splendor
प्रकाशात्मा · Prakaashaatmaa
He whose nature is luminous
प्रतापनः · Prataapanah
He who scorches (evil)
ऋद्धः · Riddhah
He who is full of prosperity
स्पष्टाक्षरः · Spashtaaksharah
He who is clearly expressed in the syllable Om
मन्त्रः · Mantrah
He who is the sacred chant; the Vedic hymn
चन्द्रांशुः · Chandraamshuh
He who has cool rays like the moon
भास्करद्युतिः · Bhaaskara-dyutih
He who has the brilliance of the sun
अमृतांशूद्भवः · Amritaamshoodbhavah
He from whom the nectar-rayed moon originated
भानुः · Bhaanuh
The self-luminous; the sun
शशबिन्दुः · Shashabinduh
He who has the mark of a hare (the moon)
सुरेश्वरः · Sureshvarah
The Lord of the Devas
औषधम् · Aushadham
The supreme medicine for all ailments
जगतः सेतुः · Jagatah Setuh
The bridge across the ocean of worldly existence
सत्यधर्मपराक्रमः · Satya-dharma-paraakramah
He of truthful valor and righteous might
भूतभव्यभवन्नाथः · Bhoota-bhavya-bhavannathah
The Lord of past, present and future
पवनः · Pavanah
He who purifies; the wind
पावनः · Paavanah
He who is the purifier
अनलः · Analah
He who is the fire; of unlimited power
कामहा · Kaamahaa
He who destroys desires
कामकृत् · Kaamakrit
He who fulfills desires
कान्तः · Kaantah
He who is beautiful; the beloved
कामः · Kaamah
He who is the desired
Names 301–350
कामप्रदः · Kaamapradah
He who grants all desires
प्रभुः · Prabhuh
The almighty Lord
युगादिकृत् · Yugaadikrit
The creator of the Yugas (ages)
युगावर्तः · Yugaavartah
He who turns the wheel of the ages
नैकमायः · Naikamaayah
He of manifold illusions (Maya)
महाशनः · Mahaashanah
He who eats everything at dissolution
अदृश्यः · Adrishyah
He who is invisible to ordinary eyes
व्यक्तरूपः · Vyaktaroopah
He whose form is manifest
सहस्रजित् · Sahasrajit
He who conquers thousands
अनन्तजित् · Anantajit
He who is ever-victorious; conqueror of the infinite
इष्टः · Ishtah
He who is desired by all
अविशिष्टः · Avishishtah
He who is equal to all
शिष्टेष्टः · Shishteshtah
He who is dear to the righteous
शिखण्डी · Shikhandee
He who wears a crown of peacock feathers
नहुषः · Nahushah
He who binds beings with Maya
वृषः · Vrishah
He who showers blessings (dharma)
क्रोधहा · Krodhahaa
He who destroys anger
क्रोधकृत् · Krodhakrit
He who creates righteous anger against evil
कर्ता · Kartaa
The doer; the supreme agent
विश्वबाहुः · Vishvabaahuh
He whose arms are everywhere
महीधरः · Maheedharah
The supporter of the earth
अच्युतः · Achyutah
He who never falls; the infallible
प्रथितः · Prathitah
He who is famous; the well-known
प्राणः · Praanah
The life force; the vital breath
प्राणदः · Praanadah
The giver of life
वासवानुजः · Vaasavaanujah
The younger brother of Vasava (Indra)
अपां निधिः · Apaam Nidhih
The reservoir of waters; the ocean
अधिष्ठानम् · Adhishthaanam
The foundation; the substratum
अप्रमत्तः · Apramattah
He who is ever vigilant
प्रतिष्ठितः · Pratishthitah
He who is firmly established
स्कन्दः · Skandah
He who dries up (evil); or the father of Skanda
स्कन्दधरः · Skanda-dharah
The upholder of righteousness
धुर्यः · Dhuryah
He who bears the burden (of the universe)
वरदः · Varadah
The granter of boons
वायुवाहनः · Vaayu-vaahanah
He who makes the wind blow
वासुदेवः · Vaasudevah
The son of Vasudeva; He who dwells in all
बृहद्भानुः · Brihad-bhaanuh
He of great luster
आदिदेवः · Aadidevah
The first God; the primal deity
पुरन्दरः · Purandarah
The destroyer of enemy cities
अशोकः · Ashokah
He who is without sorrow
तारणः · Taaranah
He who takes across the ocean of samsara
तारः · Taarah
He who liberates
शूरः · Shoorah
The valiant hero
शौरिः · Shaurih
The descendant of Shoora (Krishna)
जनेश्वरः · Janeshvarah
The Lord of all people
अनुकूलः · Anukoolah
He who is favorable to all
शतावर्तः · Shataavartah
He who takes hundreds of incarnations
पद्मी · Padmee
He who holds the lotus
पद्मनिभेक्षणः · Padma-nibhekshanah
He whose eyes resemble the lotus
पद्मनाभः · Padmanaabhah
He whose navel is like a lotus
Names 351–400
अरविन्दाक्षः · Aravindaakshah
He whose eyes are like lotuses
पद्मगर्भः · Padmagarbhah
He who resides inside the lotus
शरीरभृत् · Shareerabhrit
The protector of all bodies
महर्द्धिः · Mahardhih
He of great prosperity
ऋद्धः · Riddhah
He who is full of prosperity
वृद्धात्मा · Vriddhaatmaa
The ancient Self
महाक्षः · Mahaakshah
He of great eyes
गरुडध्वजः · Garuda-dhvajah
He whose flag bears Garuda
अतुलः · Atulah
He who is incomparable
शरभः · Sharabhah
He who shines as the inner light
भीमः · Bheemah
He who is fearsome to the wicked
समयज्ञः · Samayajnah
He who knows the right time for everything
हविर्हरिः · Havirharih
He who receives the sacrificial offerings
सर्वलक्षणलक्षण्यः · Sarva-lakshana-lakshanyah
He who has all auspicious marks
लक्ष्मीवान् · Lakshmee-vaan
He who is endowed with Lakshmi
समितिञ्जयः · Samitinjayah
He who is victorious in battle
विक्षरः · Viksharah
He who never decays
रोहितः · Rohitah
He who is red (of the color of the rising sun)
मार्गः · Maargah
He who is the path (to liberation)
हेतुः · Hetuh
The cause; the reason for creation
दामोदरः · Daamodarah
He who was bound by a rope around His belly (by Yashoda)
सहः · Sahah
He who endures; the patient one
महीधरः · Maheedharah
The bearer of the earth
महाभागः · Mahaabhaagah
He who is supremely fortunate
वेगवान् · Vegavaan
He who is swift
अमिताशनः · Amitaashanah
He of unlimited appetite (consuming all at dissolution)
उद्भवः · Udbhavah
He who is the origin; the source of creation
क्षोभणः · Kshobhanah
He who agitates (Prakriti at the time of creation)
देवः · Devah
The self-luminous; the divine
श्रीगर्भः · Shreegarbhah
He in whom Lakshmi dwells
परमेश्वरः · Parameshvarah
The supreme Lord
करणम् · Karanam
The instrument; the means
कारणम् · Kaaranam
The cause
कर्ता · Kartaa
The doer; the agent of all actions
विकर्ता · Vikartaa
The creator of the diverse universe
गहनः · Gahanah
He who is unfathomable; deep
गुहः · Guhah
He who hides within the heart
व्यवसायः · Vyavasaayah
He who is resolute determination
व्यवस्थानः · Vyavasthaanah
He who is the foundation of all
संस्थानः · Samsthaanah
He in whom all beings abide
स्थानदः · Sthaanandah
He who gives the right place to all
ध्रुवः · Dhruvah
He who is unchanging; the fixed
परर्धिः · Parardhih
He of supreme prosperity
परमस्पष्टः · Paramaspashtah
He who is supremely clear
तुष्टः · Tushtah
He who is ever content
पुष्टः · Pushtah
He who is nourished; full and complete
शुभेक्षणः · Shubhekshanah
He whose glance is auspicious
रामः · Raamah
He who is delightful; Rama incarnation
विरामः · Viraamah
He who is the resting place of all
विरजः · Virajah
He who is passionless; without Rajas
Names 401–450
मार्गः · Maargah
He who is the path to liberation
नेयः · Neyah
He who leads; the guide
नयः · Nayah
He who is the policy; the right conduct
अनयः · Anayah
He who has no leader above Him
वीरः · Veerah
The heroic; the valiant
शक्तिमतां श्रेष्ठः · Shaktimataam Shreshthah
The best among the powerful
धर्मः · Dharmah
He who is Dharma itself
धर्मविदुत्तमः · Dharmaviduttamah
The highest among the knowers of Dharma
वैकुण्ठः · Vaikunthah
He who prevents beings from straying; Lord of Vaikuntha
पुरुषः · Purushah
The Supreme Being who fills all
प्राणः · Praanah
The life breath
प्राणदः · Praanadah
The giver of life
प्रणवः · Pranavah
He who is praised with Om
पृथुः · Prithuh
He who is vast; the expanded
हिरण्यगर्भः · Hiranyagarbhah
He who is the golden cosmic womb
शत्रुघ्नः · Shatrughnah
The destroyer of enemies
व्याप्तः · Vyaaptah
He who pervades all
वायुः · Vaayuh
He who is the wind; the life force
अधोक्षजः · Adhokshajah
He who is beyond sense perception
ऋतुः · Rituh
He who is the seasons
सुदर्शनः · Sudarshanah
He whose vision is beautiful; the Sudarshana disc
कालः · Kaalah
He who is time itself
परमेष्ठी · Parameshthee
He who resides in the supreme abode
परिग्रहः · Parigrahah
He who receives all; the acceptor
उग्रः · Ugrah
The fierce; the terrible to the wicked
संवत्सरः · Samvatsarah
He in whom all beings dwell
दक्षः · Dakshah
He who is skillful and prompt
विश्रामः · Vishraamah
The place of rest
विश्वदक्षिणः · Vishvadakshinah
He who is skillful in all; most generous to all
विस्तारः · Vistaarah
He who is the expansion of the universe
स्थावरस्थाणुः · Sthaavara-sthaanuh
He who is firm and immovable
प्रमाणम् · Pramaanam
He who is the proof; the authority
बीजमव्ययम् · Beejam-avyayam
The imperishable seed
अर्थः · Arthah
He who is sought after; the goal
अनर्थः · Anarthah
He who has no unfulfilled desires
महाकोशः · Mahaakosho
He who has a great sheath
महाभोगः · Mahaabhogah
He of great enjoyment
महाधनः · Mahaadhanah
He of great wealth
अनिर्विण्णः · Anirvinnah
He who is never despondent
स्थविष्ठः · Sthavishthah
The supremely massive; the greatest
अभूः · Abhooh
He who is without birth
धर्मयूपः · Dharmayoopah
He who is the pillar of Dharma
महामखः · Mahaamakhah
He who is the great sacrifice
नक्षत्रनेमिः · Nakshatranemih
He who is the axis of the stars
नक्षत्री · Nakshatree
He who is the Lord of the stars
क्षमः · Kshamah
He who is patient and forgiving
क्षामः · Kshaamah
He who remains after destruction; the diminisher
समीहनः · Sameehanah
He who strives for the welfare of all
यज्ञः · Yajnah
He who is the sacrifice itself
इज्यः · Ijyah
He who is worthy of worship
Names 451–500
महेज्यः · Mahejyah
He who is most worthy of worship
क्रतुः · Kratuh
He who is the Vedic ritual
सत्रम् · Satram
He who protects the good
सतां गतिः · Sataam Gatih
The refuge of the virtuous
सर्वदर्शी · Sarvadarshee
The all-seeing
विमुक्तात्मा · Vimuktaatmaa
The ever-liberated Self
सर्वज्ञः · Sarvajnah
The omniscient
ज्ञानमुत्तमम् · Jnaanam-uttamam
The supreme knowledge
सुव्रतः · Suvratah
He who has taken auspicious vows
सुमुखः · Sumukhah
He who has a beautiful face
सूक्ष्मः · Sookshmah
He who is subtle
सुघोषः · Sughoshah
He whose voice is sweet (the Vedas)
सुखदः · Sukhadah
The bestower of happiness
सुहृत् · Suhrit
The true friend of all beings
मनोहरः · Manoharah
He who captivates the mind
जितक्रोधः · Jitakrodhah
He who has conquered anger
वीरबाहुः · Veerabaahuh
He of heroic arms
विदारणः · Vidaaranah
He who tears apart (evil)
स्वापनः · Svaapanah
He who puts beings to sleep (at dissolution)
स्ववशः · Svavasho
He who is self-controlled; independent
व्यापी · Vyaapee
The all-pervading
नैकात्मा · Naikaatmaa
He of many forms
नैककर्मकृत् · Naikakarmakrit
He who performs many actions
वत्सरः · Vatsarah
He in whom all beings abide
वत्सलः · Vatsalah
He who is full of affection
वत्सी · Vatsee
He who is the father; protector of His children
रत्नगर्भः · Ratnagarbhah
He who is the treasure of gems (the ocean)
धनेश्वरः · Dhaneshvarah
The Lord of wealth
धर्मगुप् · Dharmagup
The protector of Dharma
धर्मकृत् · Dharmakrit
He who practices Dharma
धर्मी · Dharmee
He who is the supporter of Dharma
सत् · Sat
He who is existence; the real
असत् · Asat
He who is beyond the manifest
क्षरम् · Ksharam
He who appears to perish (in beings)
अक्षरम् · Aksharam
The imperishable
अविज्ञाता · Avijnaataa
He who is not known by ordinary means
सहस्रांशुः · Sahasraamshuh
He of a thousand rays
विधाता · Vidhaataa
The supreme ordainer
कृतलक्षणः · Kritalakshanah
He who is known by definite characteristics
गभस्तिनेमिः · Gabhastihnemih
He who is the hub of the cosmic wheel of light
सत्त्वस्थः · Sattvasthah
He who abides in Sattva (goodness)
सिंहः · Simhah
The lion; the destroyer of sin
भूतमहेश्वरः · Bhoota-maheshvarah
The great Lord of all beings
आदिदेवः · Aadidevah
The first God; the primal deity
महादेवः · Mahaadevah
The great God
देवेशः · Deveshah
The Lord of all Gods
देवभृद्गुरुः · Devabhrit-guruh
The sustainer of the Gods and their teacher
उत्तरः · Uttarah
He who lifts beings from the ocean of samsara
गोपतिः · Gopatih
The Lord of the earth; protector of cows
गोप्ता · Goptaa
The protector
Names 501–550
ज्ञानगम्यः · Jnaanagamyah
He who is attainable through knowledge
पुरातनः · Puraatanah
The ancient one
शरीरभूतभृत् · Shareera-bhoota-bhrit
He who sustains the elements that make up the body
भोक्ता · Bhoktaa
The enjoyer
कपीन्द्रः · Kapeendrah
The Lord of the monkeys (Rama)
भूरिदक्षिणः · Bhooridakshinah
He who gives abundant gifts
सोमपः · Somapah
He who drinks the Soma in sacrifices
अमृतपः · Amritapah
He who drinks the nectar of immortality
सोमः · Somah
He who is the moon; the nourisher
पुरुजित् · Purujit
He who has conquered many
पुरुसत्तमः · Purusattamah
The best among men
विनयः · Vinayah
He who is the subduer; humble
जयः · Jayah
He who is victory
सत्यसन्धः · Satyasandhah
He whose promises are true
दाशार्हः · Daashaarhah
He who is worthy of gifts; born in the Dasharha clan
सात्त्वतां पतिः · Saattvataam Patih
The Lord of the Saattvatas (Yadavas)
जीवः · Jeevah
He who gives life to all beings
विनयिता · Vinayitaa
He who disciplines; the humbler
साक्षी · Saakshee
The eternal witness
मुकुन्दः · Mukundah
He who grants liberation (Mukti)
अमितविक्रमः · Amitavikramah
He of immeasurable valor
अम्भोनिधिः · Ambhonidhih
The ocean; the repository of waters
अनन्तात्मा · Anantaatmaa
The infinite Self
महोदधिशयः · Mahodadhishayah
He who reclines on the great ocean
अन्तकः · Antakah
The destroyer (of all at dissolution)
अजः · Ajah
The unborn
महार्हः · Mahaarhah
He who is worthy of great worship
स्वाभाव्यः · Svaabhaavyah
He who is eternally present by His own nature
जितामित्रः · Jitaamitrah
He who has conquered all enemies
प्रमोदनः · Pramodanah
He who is ever blissful
आनन्दः · Aanandah
He who is bliss
नन्दनः · Nandanah
He who makes others happy
नन्दः · Nandah
He who is free from worldly pleasures
सत्यधर्मा · Satyadharmaa
He of true Dharma
त्रिविक्रमः · Trivikramah
He who conquered the three worlds in three strides
महर्षिः · Maharshih
The great sage
कपिलाचार्यः · Kapilaachaaryah
He who appeared as the sage Kapila
कृतज्ञः · Kritajnah
He who knows all that is done
मेदिनीपतिः · Medineepathih
The Lord of the earth
त्रिपदः · Tripadah
He who has three strides (Vamana)
त्रिदशाध्यक्षः · Tridashadhyakshah
The Lord of the thirty-three Devas
महाशृङ्गः · Mahaashringah
He of the great horn (Matsya avatar)
कृतान्तकृत् · Kritaantakrit
He who destroys death itself
महावराहः · Mahaavaraahah
The great Boar (Varaha avatar)
गोविन्दः · Govindah
The protector of cows and the earth
सुषेणः · Sushenah
He who has a beautiful army
कनकाङ्गदी · Kanakaangadee
He who wears golden armlets
गुह्यः · Guhyah
He who is the secret; the hidden
गभीरः · Gabheerah
He who is unfathomable; profound
गहनः · Gahanah
He who is impenetrable
Names 551–600
गुप्तः · Guptah
He who is hidden; the concealed
चक्रगदाधरः · Chakra-gadaadharah
He who holds the disc (Sudarshana) and mace (Kaumodaki)
वेधाः · Vedhaah
He who is the creator
स्वाङ्गः · Svaangah
He who is His own instrument
अजितः · Ajitah
He who is unconquered
कृष्णः · Krishnah
He who is dark-complexioned; all-attractive
दृढः · Dridhah
He who is firm; unchanging
संकर्षणोऽच्युतः · Sankarshano-achyutah
He who is Sankarshana and Achyuta (who draws all together and never falls)
वरुणः · Varunah
He who envelops; the Lord of waters
वारुणः · Vaarunah
The son of Varuna
वृक्षः · Vrikshah
He who is the tree of life
पुष्कराक्षः · Pushkaraakshah
He whose eyes are lotus-like
महामनाः · Mahaamanah
He of great mind
भगवान् · Bhagavaan
He who possesses all six opulences
भगहा · Bhagahaa
He who destroys the six enemies (lust, anger, etc.)
आनन्दी · Aanandee
He who is ever blissful
वनमाली · Vanamaalee
He who wears the Vanamala garland
हलायुधः · Halaayudhah
He who has the plough as weapon (Balarama)
आदित्यः · Aadityah
The son of Aditi
ज्योतिरादित्यः · Jyotir-aadityah
The resplendence of the sun
सहिष्णुः · Sahishnuh
He who is enduring; patient
गतिसत्तमः · Gatisattamah
The best refuge; the supreme goal
सुधन्वा · Sudhanvaa
He who has a splendid bow
खण्डपरशुः · Khandaparashuh
He who wields the broken axe (Parashurama)
दारुणः · Daarunah
He who is merciless to the unrighteous
द्रविणप्रदः · Dravinapradah
The bestower of wealth
दिविस्पृक् · Divisprik
He who touches the heavens
सर्वदृग्व्यासः · Sarvadruk-vyaasah
He who is the all-seeing Vyasa
वाचस्पतिः · Vaachaspatih
The Lord of speech
अयोनिजः · Ayonijah
He who is not born from a womb
त्रिसामा · Trisaamaa
He who is praised by the three Samas
सामगः · Saamagah
The singer of the Sama Veda
साम · Saama
He who is the Sama Veda
निर्वाणम् · Nirvaanam
He who is supreme bliss; liberation
भेषजम् · Bheshajam
The medicine; the remedy for samsara
भिषक् · Bhishak
The physician; the healer
सन्न्यासकृत् · Sannyaasakrit
The institutor of Sannyasa (renunciation)
शमः · Shamah
He who is tranquility
शान्तः · Shaantah
He who is peaceful
निष्ठा · Nishthaa
He who is the supreme abode; the culmination
शान्तिः · Shaantih
He who is supreme peace
परायणम् · Paraayanam
The ultimate goal; the supreme refuge
शुभाङ्गः · Shubhaangah
He of beautiful limbs
शान्तिदः · Shaantidah
The bestower of peace
स्रष्टा · Srashtaa
The creator
कुमुदः · Kumudah
He who delights the earth
कुवलेशयः · Kuvaleshayah
He who reclines on the waters
गोहितः · Gohitah
He who is beneficent to the earth and cows
गोपतिः · Gopatih
The Lord of the earth
गोप्ता · Goptaa
The protector
Names 601–650
वृषभाक्षः · Vrishabhakshah
He whose eyes shower grace (dharma)
वृषप्रियः · Vrishapriyah
He who delights in Dharma
अनिवर्ती · Anivartee
He who never retreats
निवृत्तात्मा · Nivrittaatmaa
He whose nature is turned away from worldliness
संक्षेप्ता · Samksheptaa
He who contracts (the universe at dissolution)
क्षेमकृत् · Kshemakrit
He who ensures the welfare of all
शिवः · Shivah
He who is auspicious
श्रीवत्सवक्षाः · Shreevatsa-vakshaah
He who bears the Srivatsa mark on His chest
श्रीवासः · Shreevaasah
He in whom Shri (Lakshmi) resides
श्रीपतिः · Shreepatih
The Lord of Shri (Lakshmi)
श्रीमतां वरः · Shreemataam Varah
The best among the glorious
श्रीदः · Shreedah
The giver of prosperity
श्रीशः · Shreeshah
The Lord of Shri (Lakshmi)
श्रीनिवासः · Shreenivaasah
He in whom Shri dwells
श्रीनिधिः · Shreenidhih
The treasure-house of Shri
श्रीविभावनः · Shreevibhaavanah
He who distributes Shri (prosperity)
श्रीधरः · Shreedharah
He who bears Shri on His chest
श्रीकरः · Shreekarah
He who bestows Shri
श्रेयः · Shreyah
He who is the supreme good
श्रीमान् · Shreemaan
He who is always with Shri
लोकत्रयाश्रयः · Lokatrayaashrayah
The refuge of the three worlds
स्वक्षः · Svakshah
He who has beautiful eyes
स्वङ्गः · Svangah
He who has beautiful limbs
शतानन्दः · Shataanandah
He of hundred-fold bliss
नन्दिः · Nandih
He who is bliss
ज्योतिर्गणेश्वरः · Jyotirganeshvarah
The Lord of the stars and luminaries
विजितात्मा · Vijitaatmaa
He who has conquered the Self
विधेयात्मा · Vidheyaatmaa
He whose nature is obedient to dharma
सत्कीर्तिः · Satkeertih
He of true fame
छिन्नसंशयः · Chhinna-samshayah
He who is free from all doubts
उदीर्णः · Udeernah
He who is above all
सर्वतश्चक्षुः · Sarvatashchakshuh
He who has eyes everywhere
अनीशः · Aneeshah
He who has no Lord above Him
शाश्वतस्थिरः · Shaashvata-sthirah
He who is eternally firm
भूशयः · Bhooshayah
He who reclines on the earth
भूषणः · Bhooshanah
He who adorns; the ornament of the world
भूतिः · Bhootih
He who is pure existence and glory
विशोकः · Vishokah
He who is free from sorrow
शोकनाशनः · Shokanaashanah
The destroyer of sorrow
अर्चिष्मान् · Archishmaan
He who is full of splendor
अर्चितः · Architah
He who is worshipped
कुम्भः · Kumbhah
He who shines on earth; the pot (of creation)
विशुद्धात्मा · Vishuddhaatmaa
He whose Self is supremely pure
विशोधनः · Vishodhanah
The supreme purifier
अनिरुद्धः · Aniruddhah
He who cannot be obstructed
अप्रतिरथः · Apratiratho
He who has no equal adversary
प्रद्युम्नः · Pradyumnah
He of great wealth; the Vyuha form Pradyumna
अमितविक्रमः · Amitavikramah
He of boundless valor
कालनेमिनिहा · Kaalaneminihaa
The slayer of the demon Kalanemi
वीरः · Veerah
The valiant hero
Names 651–700
शौरिः · Shaurih
He who is the son of Shura (Krishna)
शूरजनेश्वरः · Shoorajaneshvarah
The Lord of the valiant
त्रिलोकात्मा · Trilokaatmaa
The Self of the three worlds
त्रिलोकेशः · Trilokeshh
The Lord of the three worlds
केशवः · Keshavah
He who has beautiful hair; slayer of Keshi
केशिहा · Keshihaa
The destroyer of the demon Keshi
हरिः · Harih
He who destroys samsara; the remover of sins
कामदेवः · Kaamadevah
He who is the Lord of desires; the beautiful God
कामपालः · Kaamapaalah
He who fulfills desires
कामी · Kaamee
He who has fulfilled all desires
कान्तः · Kaantah
He who is beautiful; the beloved
कृतागमः · Kritaagamah
He who is the author of the Agamas (scriptures)
अनिर्देश्यवपुः · Anirdeshyavapuh
He whose form is indescribable
विष्णुः · Vishnuh
He who pervades all
वीरः · Veerah
The hero; the courageous
अनन्तः · Anantah
The infinite; the endless
धनञ्जयः · Dhananjayah
He who wins wealth; Arjuna's Lord
ब्रह्मण्यः · Brahmanyah
He who is favorable to Brahman
ब्रह्मकृत् · Brahmakrit
He who creates Brahma
ब्रह्मा · Brahmaa
He who is Brahma; the creator
ब्रह्म · Brahma
The supreme Brahman; the absolute
ब्रह्मविवर्धनः · Brahmavivardhanah
He who increases Brahman (knowledge)
ब्रह्मवित् · Brahmavit
He who knows Brahman
ब्राह्मणः · Braahmanah
He who is the essence of Brahman
ब्रह्मी · Brahmee
He who possesses Brahman
ब्रह्मज्ञः · Brahmajnah
He who knows the Vedas completely
ब्राह्मणप्रियः · Braahmanapriyah
He who is dear to the Brahmanas
महाक्रमः · Mahaakramah
He of great strides (Trivikrama)
महाकर्मा · Mahaakarmaa
He of great deeds
महातेजाः · Mahaatejah
He of great brilliance
महोरगः · Mahoragah
He who is the great serpent (Ananta)
महाक्रतुः · Mahaakratuh
He who is the great sacrifice
महायज्वा · Mahaayajvaa
He who is the great sacrificer
महायज्ञः · Mahaayajnah
He who is the great offering
महाहविः · Mahaahavhih
He who is the great oblation
स्तव्यः · Stavyah
He who is worthy of praise
स्तवप्रियः · Stavapriyah
He who delights in praise
स्तोत्रम् · Stotram
He who is the hymn of praise
स्तुतिः · Stutih
He who is the act of praising
स्तोता · Stotaa
He who praises
रणप्रियः · Ranapriyah
He who delights in battle (for dharma)
पूर्णः · Poornah
He who is complete; the full
पूरयिता · Poorayitaa
He who fulfills all
पुण्यः · Punyah
He who is supremely pure and holy
पुण्यकीर्तिः · Punyakeertih
He whose fame is sacred
अनामयः · Anaamayah
He who is free from disease; the healthy
मनोजवः · Manojavah
He who is swift as the mind
तीर्थकरः · Teerthakarah
He who is the creator of sacred places
वसुरेताः · Vasuretaah
He whose seed is golden
वसुप्रदः · Vasupradah
The bestower of wealth
Names 701–750
वसुप्रदः · Vasupradah
The giver of salvation (or wealth)
वासुदेवः · Vaasudevah
The son of Vasudeva; the all-pervading Lord
वसुः · Vasuh
He who is the refuge
वसुमनाः · Vasumanaa
He whose mind is pure
हविः · Havih
He who is the oblation
सद्गतिः · Sadgatih
The path of the righteous
सत्कृतिः · Satkritih
He who is full of good deeds
सत्ता · Sattaa
He who is existence itself
सद्भूतिः · Sadbhootih
He who has supreme glory
सत्परायणः · Satparaayanah
The supreme refuge of the good
शूरसेनः · Shoorasenah
He who has heroic armies
यदुश्रेष्ठः · Yadushreshthah
The best among the Yadus
सन्निवासः · Sannivaasah
The abode of the good
सुयामुनः · Suyaamunah
He who is surrounded by Yamuna dwellers (Yadavas)
भूतावासः · Bhootaavaasah
He in whom all beings dwell
वासुदेवः · Vaasudevah
The all-pervading Lord
सर्वासुनिलयः · Sarvaasunilayah
The abode of all life forces
अनलः · Analah
He of unlimited power; the fire
दर्पहा · Darpahaa
The destroyer of pride
दर्पदः · Darpadah
The giver of pride (to the virtuous)
दृप्तः · Driptah
He who is ever satisfied
दुर्धरः · Durdharah
He who is difficult to bear or comprehend
अपराजितः · Aparaajitah
He who is unconquered
विश्वमूर्तिः · Vishvamoortih
He whose form is the universe
महामूर्तिः · Mahaamoortih
He of the great form
दीप्तमूर्तिः · Deeptamoortih
He of resplendent form
अमूर्तिमान् · Amoortimaan
He who has no material form
अनेकमूर्तिः · Anekamoortih
He of many forms
अव्यक्तः · Avyaktah
He who is unmanifest
शतमूर्तिः · Shatamoortih
He of a hundred forms
शताननः · Shataananah
He of a hundred faces
एकः · Ekah
He who is the one; the non-dual
नैकः · Naikah
He who is many
सवः · Savah
He who is the Soma sacrifice
कः · Kah
He who is Brahma; He who is happiness
किम् · Kim
He who is fit to be meditated upon
यत् · Yat
He who is the thing in itself
तत् · Tat
He who is 'That' (Brahman)
पदमनुत्तमम् · Padam-anuttamam
The unsurpassed state
लोकबन्धुः · Lokabandhuh
The kinsman of the world
लोकनाथः · Lokanaathah
The Lord of the world
माधवः · Maadhavah
The consort of Ma (Lakshmi)
भक्तवत्सलः · Bhaktavatsalah
He who is affectionate towards devotees
सुवर्णवर्णः · Suvarnavarno
He of golden complexion
हेमाङ्गः · Hemaangah
He whose body is golden
वराङ्गः · Varaangah
He of beautiful limbs
चन्दनाङ्गदी · Chandanaangadee
He who wears sandal-paste and armlets
वीरहा · Veerahaa
He who destroys heroes (of the enemy)
विषमः · Vishamah
He who is unequalled
शून्यः · Shoonyah
He who is the void (devoid of defects)
Names 751–800
घृताशीः · Ghritaasheeh
He whose blessings are unfailing
अचलः · Achalah
He who is immovable
चलः · Chalah
He who moves (as the wind)
अमानी · Amaanee
He who is without pride
मानदः · Maanadah
He who gives honor to others
मान्यः · Maanyah
He who is worthy of honor
लोकस्वामी · Lokasvaami
The Lord of the world
त्रिलोकधृक् · Trilokadrik
He who supports the three worlds
सुमेधाः · Sumedhaa
He of supreme intelligence
मेधजः · Medhajah
He who is born of sacrifices
धन्यः · Dhanyah
He who is blessed; the fortunate
सत्यमेधाः · Satyamedhaa
He of true intelligence
धराधरः · Dharaadharah
The supporter of the earth
तेजोवृषः · Tejovrisha
He who showers radiance
द्युतिधरः · Dyutidharah
He who bears great brilliance
सर्वशस्त्रभृतां वरः · Sarvashastrabhrittaam Varah
The best among all weapon-bearers
प्रग्रहः · Pragrahah
He who receives offerings; the controller
निग्रहः · Nigrahah
He who restrains and subdues
व्यग्रः · Vyagrah
He who is ever-engaged (in protecting the world)
नैकशृङ्गः · Naikashringah
He of many horns (Matsya avatar)
गदाग्रजः · Gadaagrajah
The elder brother of Gada; He who is first in wielding the mace
चतुर्मूर्तिः · Chaturmoortih
He of four forms (Virat, Sutratma, Avyakrita, Turiya)
चतुर्बाहुः · Chaturbaahuh
He of four arms
चतुर्व्यूहः · Chaturvyoohah
He of four emanations
चतुर्गतिः · Chaturgatih
He who is the goal of the four stages of life
चतुरात्मा · Chaturaatmaa
He of four-fold nature
चतुर्भावः · Chaturbhaavah
He who is the source of the four purusharthas
चतुर्वेदवित् · Chaturvedavit
He who knows the four Vedas
एकपात् · Ekapaat
He who has one foot (manifested quarter)
समावर्तः · Samaavartah
He who turns the wheel of samsara
अनिवृत्तात्मा · Anivrittaatmaa
He whose nature never retreats
दुर्जयः · Durjayah
He who is difficult to conquer
दुरतिक्रमः · Duratikramah
He whose commands cannot be violated
दुर्लभः · Durlabhah
He who is difficult to attain
दुर्गमः · Durgamah
He who is difficult to reach
दुर्गः · Durgah
He who is the fortress
दुरावासः · Duraavaasah
He who is difficult to abide in (for the impure)
दुरारिहा · Duraarihaa
He who destroys formidable enemies
शुभाङ्गः · Shubhaangah
He of auspicious form
लोकसारङ्गः · Lokasaarangah
He who understands the essence of the world
सुतन्तुः · Sutantuh
He who has beautiful threads (of the universe)
तन्तुवर्धनः · Tantuvardhanah
He who expands the web of the universe
इन्द्रकर्मा · Indrakarmaa
He who performs deeds like Indra
महाकर्मा · Mahaakarmaa
He of great deeds
कृतकर्मा · Kritakarmaa
He who has accomplished all deeds
कृतागमः · Kritaagamah
He who is the author of the scriptures
उद्भवः · Udbhavah
He who is the cause of creation
सुन्दरः · Sundarah
He who is supremely beautiful
सुन्दः · Sundah
He who is compassionate
रत्ननाभः · Ratnanabhah
He whose navel is like a gem
Names 801–850
सुलोचनः · Sulochanah
He who has beautiful eyes
अर्कः · Arkah
He who is the sun; the praised one
वाजसनः · Vaajasanah
He who gives food; the provider
शृङ्गी · Shringee
He who has horns (as Matsya avatar)
जयन्तः · Jayantah
He who is victorious
सर्वविज्जयी · Sarvavij-jayee
He who is omniscient and victorious
सुवर्णबिन्दुः · Suvarnabinduh
He who has a golden mark
अक्षोभ्यः · Akshobhyah
He who is unshakable
सर्ववागीश्वरेश्वरः · Sarva-vaageeshvareshvarah
The Lord of all lords of speech
महाह्रदः · Mahaahradah
He who is the great lake
महागर्तः · Mahaagartah
He who is the great abyss
महाभूतः · Mahaabhootah
The great being
महानिधिः · Mahaanidhih
The great treasure
कुमुदः · Kumudah
He who delights in the earth
कुन्दरः · Kundarah
He who offers boons (like Jasmine)
कुन्दः · Kundah
He who is pure like the Kunda flower
पर्जन्यः · Parjanyah
He who is the rain cloud
पावनः · Paavanah
The purifier
अनिलः · Anilah
He who is the wind
अमृतांशः · Amritaamshah
He whose nature is nectar-like
अमृतवपुः · Amritavapuh
He whose form is immortal
सर्वज्ञः · Sarvajnah
The omniscient
सर्वतोमुखः · Sarvatomukhah
He who has faces everywhere
सुलभः · Sulabhah
He who is easily attainable
सुव्रतः · Suvratah
He who has taken auspicious vows
सिद्धः · Siddhah
He who is perfection
शत्रुजित् · Shatrujit
He who conquers enemies
शत्रुतापनः · Shatrutaapanah
He who torments enemies
न्यग्रोधः · Nyagrodhah
He who is the banyan tree (concealing His roots above)
उदुम्बरः · Udumbarah
He who nourishes (like the fig tree)
अश्वत्थः · Ashvatthah
He who is the sacred fig tree (the tree of life)
चाणूरान्ध्रनिषूदनः · Chaanooraandhra-nishoordanah
The destroyer of the demon Chanura
सहस्रार्चिः · Sahasraarchih
He of a thousand rays
सप्तजिह्वः · Saptajihhvah
He who has seven tongues (of fire)
सप्तैधाः · Saptaidhah
He who has seven flames
सप्तवाहनः · Saptavaahanah
He who has seven vehicles (horses of the sun)
अमूर्तिः · Amoortih
He who is formless
अनघः · Anaghah
He who is sinless
अचिन्त्यः · Achintyah
He who is inconceivable
भयकृत् · Bhayakrit
He who creates fear (in the wicked)
भयनाशनः · Bhayanaashanah
The destroyer of fear
अणुः · Anuh
He who is atomic; the subtle
बृहत् · Brihat
He who is vast; the great
कृशः · Krishah
He who is lean; the subtle
स्थूलः · Sthoolah
He who is massive
गुणभृत् · Gunabhrit
He who bears the Gunas
निर्गुणः · Nirgunah
He who is beyond the Gunas
महान् · Mahaan
The great; the mighty
अधृतः · Adhritah
He who needs no support
स्वधृतः · Svadhritah
He who is self-supported
Names 851–900
स्वास्यः · Svaasyah
He who has a beautiful face
प्राग्वंशः · Praagvamshah
He of an ancient lineage
वंशवर्धनः · Vamshavardhanah
He who multiplies the dynasty
भारभृत् · Bhaarabhrit
He who carries the burden (of the world)
कथितः · Kathitah
He who is spoken of (in the Vedas)
योगी · Yogee
He who is the supreme Yogi
योगीशः · Yogeeshah
The Lord of Yogis
सर्वकामदः · Sarvakaamadah
The granter of all desires
आश्रमः · Aashramah
He who is the hermitage; the refuge
श्रमणः · Shramanah
He who makes others toil (to attain Him)
क्षामः · Kshaamah
He who diminishes (samsara)
सुपर्णः · Suparnah
He of beautiful wings (Garuda)
वायुवाहनः · Vaayuvaahanah
He who drives the wind
धनुर्धरः · Dhanurdharah
He who bears the bow (Sharnga)
धनुर्वेदः · Dhanurvedah
He who knows the science of archery
दण्डः · Dandah
He who is the rod of punishment
दमयिता · Damayitaa
He who subdues
दमः · Damah
He who is self-restraint
अपराजितः · Aparaajitah
He who is unconquerable
सर्वसहः · Sarvasahah
He who endures all
नियन्ता · Niyantaa
He who controls all
नियमः · Niyamah
He who regulates
यमः · Yamah
He who governs
सत्त्ववान् · Sattvavaan
He who is full of Sattva (goodness)
सात्त्विकः · Saattvikah
He who is of Sattvic nature
सत्यः · Satyah
He who is the truth
सत्यधर्मपरायणः · Satyadharma-paraayanah
He who is devoted to truth and dharma
अभिप्रायः · Abhipraayah
He who is the goal of all aspirations
प्रियार्हः · Priyaarhah
He who deserves love
अर्हः · Arhah
He who is worthy of worship
प्रियकृत् · Priyakrit
He who does what is dear (to devotees)
प्रीतिवर्धनः · Preetivardhanah
He who increases joy
विहायसगतिः · Vihaayasagatih
He who moves through the sky
ज्योतिः · Jyotih
He who is the light
सुरुचिः · Suruchih
He of beautiful luster
हुतभुक् · Hutabhuk
He who consumes the offerings (fire)
विभुः · Vibhuh
The all-pervading
रविः · Ravih
He who is the sun
विरोचनः · Virochanah
He who illumines
सूर्यः · Sooryah
He who is the sun; the source
सविता · Savitaa
He who brings forth (creation)
रविलोचनः · Ravilochanah
He whose eyes are the sun
अनन्तः · Anantah
The infinite
हुतभुक् · Hutabhuk
He who enjoys the oblations
भोक्ता · Bhoktaa
The enjoyer
सुखदः · Sukhadah
The giver of bliss
नैकजः · Naikajah
He who is born many times
अग्रजः · Agrajah
He who is the first-born
अनिर्विण्णः · Anirvinnah
He who is free from despondency
सदामर्षी · Sadaamarshee
He who is ever forgiving
Names 901–950
लोकाधिष्ठानम् · Lokaadhishthaanam
He who is the substratum of the world
अद्भुतः · Adbhutah
He who is wonderful
सनात् · Sanaat
He who is the eternal
सनातनतमः · Sanaatanatamah
He who is the most ancient
कपिलः · Kapilah
He who is of tawny color; the sage Kapila
कपिः · Kapih
He who is the sun; or He who drinks water
अव्ययः · Avyayah
The imperishable
स्वस्तिदः · Svastidah
The giver of auspiciousness
स्वस्तिकृत् · Svastikrit
He who creates well-being
स्वस्तिः · Svastih
He who is auspiciousness
स्वस्तिभुक् · Svastibhuk
He who enjoys auspiciousness
स्वस्तिदक्षिणः · Svastidakshinah
He who is proficient in bestowing well-being
अरौद्रः · Araudrah
He who is not fierce (to devotees)
कुण्डली · Kundalee
He who wears ear-rings (Makara Kundala)
चक्री · Chakree
He who holds the Sudarshana Chakra
विक्रमी · Vikramee
He who is full of prowess
ऊर्जितशासनः · Oorjita-shaasanah
He whose commands are powerful
शब्दातिगः · Shabdaatigah
He who transcends all words
शब्दसहः · Shabdasahah
He who is the essence of all words
शिशिरः · Shishirah
He who is cool (the destroyer of fever of samsara)
शर्वरीकरः · Sharvareekaarah
He who creates darkness (night for the wicked)
अक्रूरः · Akroorah
He who is not cruel; the gentle one
पेशलः · Peshalah
He who is supremely soft and tender
दक्षः · Dakshah
He who is skilful
दक्षिणः · Dakshinah
He who is liberal and generous
क्षमिणां वरः · Kshaminaam Varah
The best among the patient
विद्वत्तमः · Vidvattamah
The most learned
वीतभयः · Veetabhayah
He who is free from fear
पुण्यश्रवणकीर्तनः · Punyashravana-keertanah
He whose hearing and praise are purifying
उत्तारणः · Uttaaranah
He who rescues from the ocean of samsara
दुष्कृतिहा · Dushkritihaa
He who destroys sinful actions
पुण्यः · Punyah
He who is supremely holy
दुःस्वप्ननाशनः · Duhsvapnanaashanah
The destroyer of bad dreams
वीरहा · Veerahaa
He who destroys valiant enemies
रक्षणः · Rakshanah
The protector
सन्तः · Santah
He who is the virtuous
जीवनः · Jeevanah
He who gives life
पर्यवस्थितः · Paryavasthitah
He who pervades all
अनन्तरूपः · Anantaroopah
He of infinite forms
अनन्तश्रीः · Anantashreeh
He of infinite glory
जितमन्युः · Jitamanyuh
He who has conquered anger
भयापहः · Bhayaapahah
He who destroys fear
चतुरश्रः · Chaturashrah
He who is just and fair on all sides
गभीरात्मा · Gabheeraatmaa
He whose nature is unfathomable
विदिशः · Vidishah
He who gives special commands
व्यादिशः · Vyaadishah
He who gives directions
दिशः · Dishah
He who is the directions
अनादिः · Anaadih
He who has no beginning
भूः · Bhooh
He who is the earth; existence
भुवः · Bhuvah
He who is the sky; space above
Names 951–1000
लक्ष्मीः · Lakshmee
He who is prosperity and beauty
सुवीरः · Suveerah
He who moves beautifully; the heroic
रुचिराङ्गदः · Ruchiraangadah
He who wears resplendent armlets
जननः · Jananah
He who creates all beings
जनजन्मादिः · Janajanmaadih
He who is the cause of the birth of all
भीमः · Bheemah
He who is the fearsome
भीमपराक्रमः · Bheemaparaakramah
He of tremendous valor
आधारनिलयः · Aadhaaranilayah
He who is the support and the abode
धाता · Dhaataa
He who supports all
पुष्पहासः · Pushpahaasah
He whose smile is like flowers blooming
प्रजागरः · Prajaagarah
He who is always awake
ऊर्ध्वगः · Oordhvagah
He who moves upward; transcends
सत्पथाचारः · Satpathaachaarah
He who walks the path of truth
प्राणदः · Praanadah
The giver of life breath
प्रणवः · Pranavah
He who is Om
पणः · Panah
He who is the transaction; the exchange (of karma)
प्रमाणम् · Pramaanam
He who is the authority; the proof
प्राणनिलयः · Praananilayah
He who is the abode of all life
प्राणभृत् · Praanabhrit
He who sustains the life force
प्राणजीवनः · Praanajeevanah
He who gives life to the life force
तत्त्वम् · Tattvam
He who is the Reality; the Truth
तत्त्ववित् · Tattvavit
He who knows the Reality
एकात्मा · Ekaatmaa
He who is the one Self
जन्ममृत्युजरातिगः · Janma-mrityu-jaratigah
He who transcends birth, death and old age
भूर्भुवःस्वस्तरुः · Bhoor-bhuvah-svah-taruh
He who is the tree of the three worlds
तारः · Taarah
He who carries across the ocean of samsara
सविता · Savitaa
He who generates all; the sun
प्रपितामहः · Prapitaamahah
The great-grandfather; the Creator
यज्ञः · Yajnah
He who is the sacrifice
यज्ञपतिः · Yajnapatih
The Lord of all sacrifices
यज्वा · Yajvaa
He who performs sacrifice
यज्ञाङ्गः · Yajnaangah
He whose limbs are the sacrifices
यज्ञवाहनः · Yajnavaahanah
He who carries the sacrifice
यज्ञभृत् · Yajnabhrit
He who sustains the sacrifice
यज्ञकृत् · Yajnakrit
He who performs the sacrifice
यज्ञी · Yajnee
He who is the enjoyer of the sacrifice
यज्ञभुक् · Yajnabhuk
He who consumes the sacrifice
यज्ञसाधनः · Yajnasaadhanah
He who is the means of the sacrifice
यज्ञान्तकृत् · Yajnaantakrit
He who is the end of the sacrifice
यज्ञगुह्यम् · Yajnaguhyam
He who is the secret of the sacrifice
अन्नम् · Annam
He who is the food
अन्नादः · Annaadah
He who is the eater of food
आत्मयोनिः · Aatmayonih
He who is self-born; His own source
स्वयंजातः · Svayamjaatah
He who is self-manifested
वैखानः · Vaikhaanah
He who dug through the earth (as Varaha)
सामगायनः · Saamagaayanah
He who sings the Sama Veda
देवकीनन्दनः · Devakeenandanah
The son of Devaki (Krishna)
स्रष्टा · Srashtaa
The creator of all
क्षितीशः · Kshiteeshah
The Lord of the earth
पापनाशनः · Paapanaashanah
The destroyer of sin
Names 1001–1008
शंखभृत् · Shankhabhrit
He who holds the conch (Panchajanya)
नन्दकी · Nandakee
He who holds the sword Nandaka
चक्री · Chakree
He who holds the discus (Sudarshana)
शारङ्गधन्वा · Shaarngadhanvaa
He who holds the bow Sharnga
गदाधरः · Gadaadharah
He who holds the mace (Kaumodaki)
रथाङ्गपाणिः · Rathaangapaanih
He who has the wheel (discus) in His hand
अक्षोभ्यः · Akshobhyah
He who is unshakable
सर्वप्रहरणायुधः · Sarvapraharanaayudhah
He who has all weapons of attack; He to whom all weapons are His arms
Phalashruti — benefits of recitation
Tradition holds that sincere recitation of the Vishnu Sahasranama removes fear, sin, and sorrow; grants clarity, protection, and spiritual merit; and leads the devotee toward liberation. Adi Shankaracharya’s commentary reminds us that each name is a doorway to understanding the Supreme.
ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय
Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya
