Lord Ayyappa Names For Baby Boys With Meanings

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Written by Tarasha Chandra

Tarasha Chandra

PGDPM

Tarasha is the mother of two kids, a 12-year-old preteen boy, and an inquisitive and bubbly 8-year-old girl. She has her hands full. She loves giving a personal touch to her articles by incorporating all her experiences as a full-time mom. Tarasha brings with her more than 15 years of writing experience in various domains of parenting.

Lord Ayyappa Names For Baby Boys

Parents-to-be – be it the mother, the father, or the to-be grandparents, are always excited to welcome the new addition to the family. Among many other things, naming the child is one of the most exciting events. Everyone has a suggestion for different baby names. The parents might want something generic, or unique; something foreign or Indian, something modern or ancient. If you are an ardent worshipper of Lord Ayyappa, then this carefully curated list of Lord Ayappa names for baby boys with meanings is just for you.

While many names have come and gone in the baby name trends, the love for God’s names has never decreased. Many people to date love to name their child after a God. It could be their favorite God, the God they prayed to for a child or a God who symbolizes something impressive. Lord Ayyappa is one such powerful God.

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Who is Lord Ayyappa?
List of Top 30 Lord Ayyappa Names For Baby Boy With Meanings
FAQ’s

Who is Lord Ayyappa?

Lord Ayyappan is the son of Lord Shiva and Parvathi. He is the presiding deity of the infamous Sabarimala and is one of the most powerful Gods with immense power to both protect as well as destruct.

Pilgrims go to Sabarimala to get a glimpse of the famous God. Getting there is not an easy task and devotees go through a lot of difficulties to trek up the slippery path to the temple. They go in groups, chanting Lord Ayyappa’s name to give them moral strength and perseverance to make it to the top.

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List of Top 30 Lord Ayyappa Names For Baby Boy With Meanings

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Lord Ayyappa is believed to have been born out of the union of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu in the avatar of Mohini; thus, making Ayyappa a combination of two powerful Gods, who rule the Earth. Vishnu is considered the protector of the universe and Lord Shiva is considered the destroyer.

If you are a devotee of Lord Ayyappa, it is only natural for you to name your darling son after him. Looking for some interesting options? Here is an extensive list of Lord Ayyappan names for boys:

SL No	Name	Meaning
1	Achankovil	Name of a river in Kerala and also a temple dedicated to Lord Ayyappa
2	Adhyuth	Associated with Lord Ayyappa
3	Ayyappan / Aiyyappan	Ayya means Vishnu and Appa means Shiva. Aiyyappan is a different spelling for the Lord’s name itself.
4	Aryanathan	Another name for Lord Ayyappa
5	Bhoolokanathan	One who rules the Earth
6	Bhoothanathan	Ruler of the Earth
7	Dharmasastha	One who protects Dharma
8	Erumelivasan	One who lives on Erumelai – an important halting spot for pilgrims to Sabarimala
9	Hariharaputra	Son of Vishnu (Hari) and Shiva (Hara)
10	Hariharan	Born from Vishnu (Hari) and Shiva (Hara)
11	Hariharaselvan	Son of Vishnu (Hari) and Shiva (Hara)
12	Hariharasudhan	Son of Vishnu (Hari) and Shiva (Hara)
13	Irumudeeshwar/ Irumudeeswaran	Irumudi is the sacred travel kit carried by pilgrims to Sabarimala. This kit is readied after a sacred ritual and is compulsory to ascend the last 18 holy steps into the temple in Sabarimala.
14	Jagadeesh	Lord of the universe
15	Kaliyugavaradhan	The protector of Kaliyugam (Lord Ayyappa is known as the Lord of Kaliyugam)
16	Karunasagar	Merciful, Sea of mercy, Lord Ayyappa
17	Manikanda/ Manikandan	One with a bell around his neck – another name for Lord Ayyappa
18	Manikanta/ Manikantan	One with a bell around his neck – another name for Lord Ayyappa
	Neelimalavasan	One who lives on Neelimala – the last lap of the trek up the Sabaraimala. This is a very difficult and slippery stretch to the temple.
19	Pambavasan	One who lives in Pamba (the longest river in Kerala – Sabarimala is on the banks of this river)
20	Pandalavasan	One who lives in Pandalam (the holy town connected to lord Ayyappa. The king of Pandala is the one who brought the holy idol of lord Ayyappa to the temple of Sabarimala)
21	Ponmalan	Sabari hill (ponmala)
22	Sabari	The hill on which Lord Ayyapa lives / One who lives on Sabari hill
23	Sabareesh/ Sabarish/ Sabareesan/ Shabarish	One who lives on Sabari hill
24	Sabareeshwara/ Sabarishwara	God of Sabari mala
25	Sabari Girish / Sabari Gireesh	Lord of Sabari mala
26	Sabarinathan / Sabarinadhan	Lord Ayyappa
27	Sabarishri	Lord Ayyappa
28	Shri Jagadeesh	Lord of the universe
29	Veeramani	A brave one with a bell around his neck
30	Veeramanikanta	A brave one with a bell around his neck

Naming your child after a God you love, believe in, or idolize is a great way to name your child. It can be very powerful, and meaningful and pass positive vibrations. While the above-mentioned names are some of the classical names for Lord Ayyappa, you can always come up with mild variations to make it sound modern.

While some names may sound very religious or ancient, you can add a suitable prefix or suffix to the name. This way, your child can have both a modern and a traditional powerful name together. Such a versatile name can also save you from teenage tantrums when your son grows up and does not like a traditional name or wants something sounding modern.

FAQ’s

1. What Are The 8 Forms Of Ayyappa?

The Ashta Sashtas or the 8 forms of Ayyappa are

Dharma Sashta
Aadi Mahaa Sashta
Gnyaana Sashta
Veera Sashta
Santhana Prapthi Sashta
Veda Sashta
Sammohana Sashta and
Kalyana Varada Sashta

2. Is Ayyappa The Son Of Lord Shiva?

Lord Ayyappa, according to the scriptures is said to be the son of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu.

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