Janamejay
Janamejay (जनमेजय) is a Hindu boy name meaning “A Kuru king who heard the Mahabharata”.
Janamejay (जनमेजय) is a Hindu boy name meaning “A Kuru king who heard the Mahabharata”.
Janamejay means “A Kuru king who heard the Mahabharata”. Janamejay (जनमेजय · జనమేజయ్) is a classical Sanskrit Hindu boy's name meaning “A Kuru king who heard the Mahabharata”. It comes from the Sanskrit janamejaya. By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, “ज” falls in Uttara Ashadha nakshatra, pada 3, within Makara rashi (Capricorn).
Janamejay name meaning at a glance
| Fact | Janamejay |
|---|---|
| Meaning | A Kuru king who heard the Mahabharata |
| Gender | Hindu boy name |
| Origin | Classical Sanskrit |
| Style | Heritage |
| Devanagari | जनमेजय |
| Telugu | జనమేజయ్ |
| Sanskrit (IAST) | janamejaya |
| Pronunciation | Ja-na-me-jay |
| First syllable | ज |
| Nakshatra | Uttara Ashadha (pada 3) |
| Rashi | Makara (Capricorn) |
| Numerology | 2 (Chaldean) · 8 (Pythagorean) |
| Themes | Glory, victory & leadership |
Meaning and origin of Janamejay
Janamejay is a heritage name from the Vedas, epics or history: the Sanskrit word janamejaya, meaning “A Kuru king who heard the Mahabharata”.
Nakshatra and rashi for Janamejay
By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, the opening syllable “ज” of Janamejay falls in Uttara Ashadha nakshatra, pada 3, which lies in Makara rashi (Capricorn). This follows directly from the chart.
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How to write Janamejay
- Hindi / Sanskrit (Devanagari): जनमेजय
- Telugu: జనమేజయ్
- Sanskrit transliteration (IAST): janamejaya
How to pronounce Janamejay
Say it as “Ja-na-me-jay” — 4 spoken syllables.
Names similar to Janamejay
Jaitra, Jayansh, Jishnu, Amoghvarsh, Ashwapati, Divodas
Janamejay: frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of the name Janamejay?
Janamejay means “A Kuru king who heard the Mahabharata”. It comes from the Sanskrit janamejaya.
Is Janamejay a traditional or a modern name?
Janamejay is a classical Sanskrit name.
How is Janamejay written in Hindi and Telugu?
In Devanagari (Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi): जनमेजय. In Telugu: జనమేజయ్. Sanskrit transliteration: janamejaya.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Janamejay?
Its first syllable “ज” falls in Uttara Ashadha nakshatra (pada 3) and Makara rashi (Capricorn) by the Avakahada chart.
What is the numerology number of Janamejay?
2 in Chaldean numerology and 8 in Pythagorean numerology.
Method: Meaning traced to the Sanskrit roots; nakshatra and rashi by the Avakahada first-syllable chart (rashi derived from the pada); numerology by the Chaldean and Pythagorean systems. HinduTone does not list popularity figures or “lucky” claims.
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Janamejay — Name Facts
- Meaning
- A Kuru king who heard the Mahabharata
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Uttara Ashadha
- Rashi
- Makara (Capricorn)
- Numerology
- 2
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Janamejay mean?
Janamejay is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “A Kuru king who heard the Mahabharata”.
Is Janamejay a boy or girl name?
Janamejay is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Janamejay?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Janamejay aligns with the Uttara Ashadha nakshatra, under the Makara (Capricorn) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Janamejay?
The Chaldean name number of Janamejay is 2.
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