How many names does Lord Vishnu have?

Lord Vishnu has 1000 names as listed in the Vishnu Sahasranamam (sahasra = thousand, nama = names). These names are spread across 107 shlokas (verses) in the Anushasana Parva of the Mahabharata, recited by Bhishma to Yudhishthira. Some scholars count 1008 names including variants.

What is the first name of Vishnu in the Sahasranamam?

The first name of Vishnu in the Sahasranamam is "Vishvam" (विश्वम्), meaning "The Universe; He who is everything." This is followed by "Vishnuh" (He who pervades everywhere), "Vashatkaarah" (He for whom the sacrificial call is made), and other names.

What are the most important names of Lord Vishnu?

Some of the most well-known names of Lord Vishnu include: Vishnu (the all-pervading one), Narayana (refuge of all beings), Keshava (one with beautiful hair), Madhava (Lord of Lakshmi), Govinda (protector of cows/earth), Krishna (the dark-complexioned one), Vasudeva (son of Vasudeva), Hari (remover of sins), Achyuta (the infallible), and Purushottama (the Supreme Person).

What does it mean to recite the 1000 names of Vishnu?

Reciting the 1000 names (Vishnu Sahasranama Stotram) is a form of worship called Nama Japa. According to the Phala Shruti, one who recites these names daily with devotion attains peace, prosperity, good health, and ultimately moksha (liberation). Each name describes a divine attribute of Vishnu and meditating on each name deepens spiritual understanding.

Can I recite just one name of Vishnu instead of all 1000?

Yes. According to the Vishnu Sahasranamam itself, Goddess Parvati asked Lord Shiva if there is a simpler way, and Shiva replied: "Sri Rama Rama Rameti, Rame Raame Manorame, Sahasranama Tattulyam, Rama Nama Varanane" — meaning chanting the name of Rama three times is equal to reciting all 1000 names. However, reciting the full Sahasranamam is considered a complete spiritual practice.

1000 Names of Lord Vishnu

श्री विष्णु सहस्रनामावलि

Complete list of all sacred names from the Vishnu Sahasranamam with Sanskrit text, transliteration, and meaning

1008 of 1008 names

#	Sanskrit	Name	Meaning
1	विश्वम्	Vishvam	The Universe; He who is everything
2	विष्णुः	Vishnuh	He who pervades everywhere
3	वषट्कारः	Vashatkaarah	He for whom the sacrificial call is made
4	भूतभव्यभवत्प्रभुः	Bhoota-bhavya-bhavat-prabhuh	The Lord of past, present and future
5	भूतकृत्	Bhootakrit	The creator of all beings
6	भूतभृत्	Bhootabhrit	The sustainer of all beings
7	भावः	Bhaavah	Pure existence itself
8	भूतात्मा	Bhootatma	The soul of all beings
9	भूतभावनः	Bhootabhaavanah	He who nourishes all beings
10	पूतात्मा	Pootatma	He of pure soul; the purified Self
11	परमात्मा	Paramatma	The Supreme Self
12	मुक्तानां परमा गतिः	Muktaanaam Paramaa Gatih	The ultimate goal of the liberated
13	अव्ययः	Avyayah	The imperishable; the indestructible
14	पुरुषः	Purushah	The Supreme Being who dwells in all
15	साक्षी	Saakshee	The eternal witness of all
16	क्षेत्रज्ञः	Kshetrajnah	The knower of the field (body)
17	अक्षरः	Aksharah	The indestructible; imperishable syllable
18	योगः	Yogah	He who is attainable through Yoga
19	योगविदां नेता	Yogavidaam Netaa	The guide of those who know Yoga
20	प्रधानपुरुषेश्वरः	Pradhaana-purusheshvarah	Lord of Pradhana (nature) and Purusha (soul)
21	नारसिंहवपुः	Naarasimhavapuh	He whose form is Man-Lion (Narasimha)
22	श्रीमान्	Shreemaan	He who is always with Shri (Lakshmi)
23	केशवः	Keshavah	He who has beautiful hair; slayer of Keshi
24	पुरुषोत्तमः	Purushottamah	The Supreme Person; the best among beings
25	सर्वः	Sarvah	He who is everything; the all
26	शर्वः	Sharvah	The destroyer of evil
27	शिवः	Shivah	The auspicious one; the pure
28	स्थाणुः	Sthaanuh	The firm; the immovable
29	भूतादिः	Bhootaadih	The origin of all beings
30	निधिरव्ययः	Nidhih Avyayah	The imperishable treasure
31	सम्भवः	Sambhavah	He who manifests in various forms
32	भावनः	Bhaavanah	He who gives everything to devotees
33	भर्ता	Bhartaa	The supporter of all
34	प्रभवः	Prabhavah	The source of all creation
35	प्रभुः	Prabhuh	The almighty Lord
36	ईश्वरः	Eeshvarah	The supreme ruler; the controller
37	स्वयम्भूः	Svayambhooh	He who is self-born; self-manifested
38	शम्भुः	Shambhuh	He who brings auspiciousness and happiness
39	आदित्यः	Aadityah	The son of Aditi; the golden one
40	पुष्कराक्षः	Pushkaraakshah	He who has lotus-like eyes
41	महास्वनः	Mahaasvanah	He who has a great voice (the Vedas)
42	अनादिनिधनः	Anaadinidhano	He who is without beginning or end
43	धाता	Dhaataa	The creator; the sustainer
44	विधाता	Vidhaataa	The supreme ordainer; dispenser of destiny
45	धातुरुत्तमः	Dhaaturuttamah	The best of all elements; the supreme support
46	अप्रमेयः	Aprameyah	He who cannot be measured or defined
47	हृषीकेशः	Hrisheekeshah	Lord of the senses
48	पद्मनाभः	Padmanaabhah	He from whose navel the lotus springs
49	अमरप्रभुः	Amaraprabhuh	The Lord of the immortals (Devas)
50	विश्वकर्मा	Vishvakarmaa	The creator of the universe
51	मनुः	Manuh	He who thinks; the great thinker
52	त्वष्टा	Tvashtaa	He who makes things small (at dissolution)
53	स्थविष्ठः	Sthavishthah	The supremely large; the most massive
54	स्थविरः	Sthavirah	The ancient one
55	ध्रुवः	Dhruvah	The fixed; the immovable; the constant
56	अग्राह्यः	Agraahyah	He who cannot be grasped by the senses
57	शाश्वतः	Shaashvatah	The eternal one
58	कृष्णः	Krishnah	The dark-hued one; all-attractive
59	लोहिताक्षः	Lohitaakshah	He whose eyes are red (lotus-like)
60	प्रतर्दनः	Pratardanah	The great destroyer (of evil)
61	प्रभूतः	Prabhootah	He who is ever full; abundant
62	त्रिककुब्धाम	Tri-kakub-dhaama	The support of the three quarters of the universe
63	पवित्रम्	Pavitram	He who is supremely pure
64	मङ्गलं परम्	Mangalam Param	The supreme auspiciousness
65	ईशानः	Eeshaanah	The supreme ruler; the controller
66	प्राणदः	Praanadah	The giver of life-breath
67	प्राणः	Praanah	Life itself; the vital force
68	ज्येष्ठः	Jyeshthah	The eldest; the most ancient
69	श्रेष्ठः	Shreshthah	The most glorious; the best
70	प्रजापतिः	Prajaapatih	The Lord of all creatures
71	हिरण्यगर्भः	Hiranyagarbhah	He who has a golden womb; cosmic egg
72	भूगर्भः	Bhoogarbhah	He in whom the earth is contained
73	माधवः	Maadhavah	The consort of Ma (Lakshmi); born in Madhu clan
74	मधुसूदनः	Madhusoodanah	The slayer of the demon Madhu
75	ईश्वरः	Eeshvarah	The omnipotent Lord
76	विक्रमी	Vikramee	He who is full of prowess
77	धन्वी	Dhanvee	He who wields the bow (Sharnga)
78	मेधावी	Medhaavee	He who is supremely intelligent
79	विक्रमः	Vikramah	He who has valor; Vamana's stride
80	क्रमः	Kramah	He who is the order of the universe
81	अनुत्तमः	Anuttamah	He who has no superior; the incomparable
82	दुराधर्षः	Duraadharshah	He who cannot be challenged
83	कृतज्ञः	Kritajnah	He who knows all that is done; the grateful one
84	कृतिः	Kritih	He who is the cause of action
85	आत्मवान्	Aatmavaan	The self-possessed; he who is established in Self
86	सुरेशः	Sureshah	The Lord of the Devas
87	शरणम्	Sharanam	The ultimate refuge
88	शर्म	Sharma	He who is supreme bliss
89	विश्वरेताः	Vishvaretaah	The seed of the universe
90	प्रजाभवः	Prajaabhavah	The source from whom all beings are born
91	अहः	Ahah	He who is luminous as the day
92	संवत्सरः	Samvatsarah	He from whom time originates; the year
93	व्यालः	Vyaalah	He who is ungraspable like a serpent
94	प्रत्ययः	Pratyayah	He who is the basis of faith and trust
95	सर्वदर्शनः	Sarva-darshanah	He who sees everything; the all-seeing
96	अजः	Ajah	The unborn; he who has no birth
97	सर्वेश्वरः	Sarveshvarah	The Lord of all
98	सिद्धः	Siddhah	The most perfect; the accomplished
99	सिद्धिः	Siddhih	He who is the goal of attainment
100	सर्वादिः	Sarvaadih	The origin of all
101	अच्युतः	Achyutah	He who never falls; the infallible
102	वृषाकपिः	Vrishaakapih	He who showers dharma
103	अमेयात्मा	Ameyaatmaa	He whose nature is immeasurable
104	सर्वयोगविनिःसृतः	Sarva-yoga-vinihsritah	He who is free from all attachments
105	वसुः	Vasuh	He who dwells in all; the refuge
106	वसुमनाः	Vasumanah	He whose mind is pure and good
107	सत्यः	Satyah	The truth; the real
108	समात्मा	Samaatmaa	He who is the same to all; equanimous
109	असम्मितः	Asammitah	He who is immeasurable
110	समः	Samah	The equal; the impartial
111	अमोघः	Amoghah	He who is ever fruitful; never futile
112	पुण्डरीकाक्षः	Pundareekaakshah	He who has lotus-like eyes
113	वृषकर्मा	Vrishakarmaa	He whose every act is righteous
114	वृषाकृतिः	Vrishaakritih	He who is the form of dharma
115	रुद्रः	Rudrah	He who makes all beings cry at dissolution
116	बहुशिराः	Bahushiraa	He who has many heads (Cosmic Form)
117	बभ्रुः	Babhruh	He who supports the world
118	विश्वयोनिः	Vishvayonih	The womb of the universe
119	शुचिश्रवाः	Shuchishravah	He whose fame is pure; who hears pure words
120	अमृतः	Amritah	The immortal; the nectar of immortality
121	शाश्वतस्थाणुः	Shaashvata-sthaanuh	The eternally firm; the permanently fixed
122	वरारोहः	Varaarohah	He who is the most worthy destination
123	महातपाः	Mahaatapah	He of great austerity; supreme penance
124	सर्वगः	Sarvagah	He who pervades everything; all-reaching
125	सर्वविद्	Sarvavid	The omniscient; the all-knowing
126	भानुः	Bhaanuh	The luminous one; self-effulgent
127	विष्वक्सेनः	Vishvaksenah	He against whom no army can stand
128	जनार्दनः	Janardanah	He who torments the wicked; liberator of people
129	वेदः	Vedah	He who is the Vedas; knowledge itself
130	वेदविद्	Vedavid	The knower of the Vedas
131	अव्यङ्गः	Avyangah	He who is without any imperfections
132	वेदाङ्गः	Vedaangah	He whose limbs are the Vedas
133	वेदवित्	Vedavit	He who knows the true meaning of Vedas
134	कविः	Kavih	The supreme poet; the seer
135	लोकाध्यक्षः	Lokadhyakshah	The presiding lord of all worlds
136	सुराध्यक्षः	Suradhyakshah	The presiding lord of all Devas
137	धर्माध्यक्षः	Dharmadhyakshah	The presiding lord of Dharma
138	कृताकृतः	Kritaakritah	He who is both effect and cause
139	चतुरात्मा	Chaturaatmaa	He of four-fold nature (Vyuha forms)
140	चतुर्व्यूहः	Chaturvyoohah	He of four emanations (Vasudeva, Sankarshana, Pradyumna, Aniruddha)
141	चतुर्दंष्ट्रः	Chaturdamshtrah	He with four fangs (Narasimha)
142	चतुर्भुजः	Chaturbhujah	He who has four arms
143	भ्राजिष्णुः	Bhraajishnuh	He who is effulgent; self-illuminating
144	भोजनम्	Bhojanam	He who is the food; the sustenance
145	भोक्ता	Bhoktaa	The enjoyer; the experiencer
146	सहिष्णुः	Sahishnuh	He who is infinitely patient; enduring
147	जगदादिजः	Jagadaadijah	He who was born before the world
148	अनघः	Anaghah	He who is sinless; without fault
149	विजयः	Vijayah	The victorious; ever-triumphant
150	जेता	Jetaa	The conqueror
151	विश्वयोनिः	Vishvayonih	The cause of the universe
152	पुनर्वसुः	Punarvasuh	He who dwells again and again (in bodies)
153	उपेन्द्रः	Upendrah	The younger brother of Indra (Vamana)
154	वामनः	Vaamanah	He who took the dwarf form (Vamana avatar)
155	प्रांशुः	Praamshuh	He who is very tall (Trivikrama)
156	अमोघः	Amoghah	He whose acts are never in vain
157	शुचिः	Shuchih	He who is pure
158	ऊर्जितः	Oorjitah	He who has infinite strength
159	अतीन्द्रः	Ateendrah	He who surpasses Indra
160	सङ्ग्रहः	Sangrahah	He who gathers everything together
161	सर्गः	Sargah	The creation itself
162	धृतात्मा	Dhritaatmaa	He who is self-supported
163	नियमः	Niyamah	He who is the controller; the regulator
164	यमः	Yamah	He who is the ruler; the restrainer
165	वेद्यः	Vedyah	He who is to be known; the goal of knowledge
166	वैद्यः	Vaidyah	The supreme healer; the divine physician
167	सदायोगी	Sadaayogee	He who is always in Yoga
168	वीरहा	Veerahaa	The destroyer of valiant demons
169	माधवः	Maadhavah	The Lord of knowledge; consort of Lakshmi
170	मधुः	Madhuh	He who is sweet like honey
171	अतीन्द्रियः	Ateendriyah	He who is beyond the senses
172	महामायः	Mahaamaayah	He of great illusion (Maya)
173	महोत्साहः	Mahotsaahah	He of great enthusiasm and energy
174	महाबलः	Mahaabalah	He of supreme strength
175	महाबुद्धिः	Mahaabuddhih	He of infinite intelligence
176	महावीर्यः	Mahaaveeryah	He of supreme valor and virility
177	महाशक्तिः	Mahaashaktih	He of supreme power
178	महाद्युतिः	Mahaadyutih	He of great splendor
179	अनिर्देश्यवपुः	Anirdeshyavapuh	He whose form is indescribable
180	श्रीमान्	Shreemaan	He who is always with Lakshmi
181	अमेयात्मा	Ameyaatmaa	He whose nature cannot be measured
182	महाद्रिधृक्	Mahaadridhrik	He who holds up the great mountain (Mandara/Govardhana)
183	महेष्वासः	Maheshvaasah	He who wields the great bow
184	महीभर्ता	Maheebhartaa	The supporter of the earth
185	श्रीनिवासः	Shreenivaasah	The abode of Shri (Lakshmi)
186	सतां गतिः	Sataam Gatih	The refuge of the good
187	अनिरुद्धः	Aniruddhah	He who cannot be obstructed
188	सुरानन्दः	Suraanandah	He who gives joy to the Devas
189	गोविन्दः	Govindah	The protector of cows; finder of the Vedas
190	गोविदां पतिः	Govidaam Patih	The Lord of those who know the Vedas
191	मरीचिः	Mareechih	He who is the ray of light
192	दमनः	Damanah	He who subdues the wicked
193	हंसः	Hamsah	The swan; the pure soul; the discriminator
194	सुपर्णः	Suparnah	He who has beautiful wings (as Garuda)
195	भुजगोत्तमः	Bhujagottamah	The best among serpents (Ananta Shesha)
196	हिरण्यनाभः	Hiranyanabhah	He with a golden navel
197	सुतपाः	Sutapah	He of supreme austerity
198	पद्मनाभः	Padmanabhah	He from whose navel the lotus springs
199	प्रजापतिः	Prajapatih	The Lord of all beings
200	अमृत्युः	Amrityuh	He who is deathless; beyond death
201	सर्वदृक्	Sarvadrik	The all-seeing
202	सिंहः	Simhah	The lion; the powerful
203	सन्धाता	Sandhaataa	He who unites; the connector
204	सन्धिमान्	Sandhimaan	He who is always united
205	स्थिरः	Sthirah	The firm; the steady
206	अजः	Ajah	The unborn
207	दुर्मर्षणः	Durmarshhanah	He who cannot be overcome
208	शास्ता	Shaastaa	The teacher; the ruler; the punisher of evil
209	विश्रुतात्मा	Vishrutaatmaa	He whose soul is renowned everywhere
210	सुरारिहा	Suraarihaa	The destroyer of the enemies of the Devas
211	गुरुः	Guruh	The great teacher; the supreme Guru
212	गुरुतमः	Gurutamah	The greatest teacher
213	धाम	Dhaama	The supreme abode; the effulgent light
214	सत्यः	Satyah	The truth
215	सत्यपराक्रमः	Satya-paraakramah	He whose valor is always true
216	निमिषः	Nimishah	He who winks (the living beings)
217	अनिमिषः	Animishah	He who is ever-watchful; never winks
218	स्रग्वी	Sragvee	He who wears the garland (Vaijayanti)
219	वाचस्पतिः	Vaachaspatih	The Lord of speech; master of eloquence
220	उदारधीः	Udaaradheeh	He of noble and generous intellect
221	अग्रणीः	Agraneeh	He who leads from the front
222	ग्रामणीः	Graamaneeh	The leader of the community
223	श्रीमान्	Shreemaan	He who possesses all glory
224	न्यायः	Nyaayah	He who is justice itself
225	नेता	Netaa	The leader; the guide
226	समीरणः	Sameeranah	He who moves as the wind
227	सहस्रमूर्धा	Sahasra-moordhaa	He of thousand heads
228	विश्वात्मा	Vishvaatmaa	The soul of the universe
229	सहस्राक्षः	Sahasraakshah	He of thousand eyes
230	सहस्रपात्	Sahasrapaat	He of thousand feet
231	आवर्तनः	Aavartanah	He who turns the wheel of existence
232	निवृत्तात्मा	Nivrittaatmaa	He whose nature is turned inward
233	संवृतः	Samvritah	He who is veiled (by Maya)
234	सम्प्रमर्दनः	Sampramardanah	He who crushes evil completely
235	अहस्संवर्तकः	Ahah-samvartakah	He who turns day into night (dissolution)
236	वह्निः	Vahnih	He who is fire; the carrier of offerings
237	अनिलः	Anilah	He who is the wind; the life breath
238	धरणीधरः	Dharaneedharah	The supporter of the earth
239	सुप्रसादः	Suprasaadah	He who is full of grace
240	प्रसन्नात्मा	Prasannaatmaa	He who is ever-joyful in nature
241	विश्वधृक्	Vishvadhrik	The supporter of the universe
242	विश्वभुक्	Vishvabhuk	The enjoyer and protector of the universe
243	विभुः	Vibhuh	He who is omnipresent; the all-pervading
244	सत्कर्ता	Satkartaa	He who honors the good
245	सत्कृतः	Satkritah	He who is honored by the virtuous
246	साधुः	Saadhuh	The righteous one; the virtuous
247	जह्नुः	Jahnuh	He who conceals his power
248	नारायणः	Naarayanah	The refuge of all beings; dwelling in waters
249	नरः	Narah	The eternal man; the indestructible
250	असंख्येयः	Asamkhyeyah	He who is innumerable; beyond counting
251	अप्रमेयात्मा	Aprameyaatmaa	He whose nature is immeasurable
252	विशिष्टः	Vishishtah	He who is distinguished; supreme
253	शिष्टकृत्	Shishtakrit	He who protects the righteous
254	शुचिः	Shuchih	He who is pure
255	सिद्धार्थः	Siddhaarthah	He who has accomplished all purposes
256	सिद्धसंकल्पः	Siddha-sankalpah	He whose will is always fulfilled
257	सिद्धिदः	Siddhidah	The bestower of accomplishment
258	सिद्धिसाधनः	Siddhi-saadhanah	The means to accomplishment
259	वृषाही	Vrishaahee	He who shines with dharma
260	वृषभः	Vrishabhah	The bull of dharma; the best
261	विष्णुः	Vishnuh	He who pervades everywhere
262	वृषपर्वा	Vrishaparvaa	He who has dharma as the steps (to reach Him)
263	वृषोदरः	Vrishodarah	He whose belly showers blessings
264	वर्धनः	Vardhanah	He who nourishes and increases
265	वर्धमानः	Vardhamaanah	He who keeps growing (in glory)
266	विविक्तः	Viviktah	He who is unique and separate from all
267	श्रुतिसागरः	Shruti-saagarah	The ocean of Vedic knowledge
268	सुभुजः	Subhujah	He who has beautiful arms
269	दुर्धरः	Durdharah	He who is difficult to hold in meditation
270	वाग्मी	Vaagmee	He who is eloquent
271	महेन्द्रः	Mahendrah	The Lord of Indra; the great Lord
272	वसुदः	Vasudah	The giver of wealth
273	वसुः	Vasuh	He who is wealth itself
274	नैकरूपः	Naikaroopah	He who has many forms
275	बृहद्रूपः	Brihadroopah	He who has a vast form
276	शिपिविष्टः	Shipivishtah	He who pervades the rays of the sun
277	प्रकाशनः	Prakaashanah	He who illuminates everything
278	ओजस्तेजोद्युतिधरः	Ojas-tejo-dyutidharah	He who possesses vitality, brilliance and splendor
279	प्रकाशात्मा	Prakaashaatmaa	He whose nature is luminous
280	प्रतापनः	Prataapanah	He who scorches (evil)
281	ऋद्धः	Riddhah	He who is full of prosperity
282	स्पष्टाक्षरः	Spashtaaksharah	He who is clearly expressed in the syllable Om
283	मन्त्रः	Mantrah	He who is the sacred chant; the Vedic hymn
284	चन्द्रांशुः	Chandraamshuh	He who has cool rays like the moon
285	भास्करद्युतिः	Bhaaskara-dyutih	He who has the brilliance of the sun
286	अमृतांशूद्भवः	Amritaamshoodbhavah	He from whom the nectar-rayed moon originated
287	भानुः	Bhaanuh	The self-luminous; the sun
288	शशबिन्दुः	Shashabinduh	He who has the mark of a hare (the moon)
289	सुरेश्वरः	Sureshvarah	The Lord of the Devas
290	औषधम्	Aushadham	The supreme medicine for all ailments
291	जगतः सेतुः	Jagatah Setuh	The bridge across the ocean of worldly existence
292	सत्यधर्मपराक्रमः	Satya-dharma-paraakramah	He of truthful valor and righteous might
293	भूतभव्यभवन्नाथः	Bhoota-bhavya-bhavannathah	The Lord of past, present and future
294	पवनः	Pavanah	He who purifies; the wind
295	पावनः	Paavanah	He who is the purifier
296	अनलः	Analah	He who is the fire; of unlimited power
297	कामहा	Kaamahaa	He who destroys desires
298	कामकृत्	Kaamakrit	He who fulfills desires
299	कान्तः	Kaantah	He who is beautiful; the beloved
300	कामः	Kaamah	He who is the desired
301	कामप्रदः	Kaamapradah	He who grants all desires
302	प्रभुः	Prabhuh	The almighty Lord
303	युगादिकृत्	Yugaadikrit	The creator of the Yugas (ages)
304	युगावर्तः	Yugaavartah	He who turns the wheel of the ages
305	नैकमायः	Naikamaayah	He of manifold illusions (Maya)
306	महाशनः	Mahaashanah	He who eats everything at dissolution
307	अदृश्यः	Adrishyah	He who is invisible to ordinary eyes
308	व्यक्तरूपः	Vyaktaroopah	He whose form is manifest
309	सहस्रजित्	Sahasrajit	He who conquers thousands
310	अनन्तजित्	Anantajit	He who is ever-victorious; conqueror of the infinite
311	इष्टः	Ishtah	He who is desired by all
312	अविशिष्टः	Avishishtah	He who is equal to all
313	शिष्टेष्टः	Shishteshtah	He who is dear to the righteous
314	शिखण्डी	Shikhandee	He who wears a crown of peacock feathers
315	नहुषः	Nahushah	He who binds beings with Maya
316	वृषः	Vrishah	He who showers blessings (dharma)
317	क्रोधहा	Krodhahaa	He who destroys anger
318	क्रोधकृत्	Krodhakrit	He who creates righteous anger against evil
319	कर्ता	Kartaa	The doer; the supreme agent
320	विश्वबाहुः	Vishvabaahuh	He whose arms are everywhere
321	महीधरः	Maheedharah	The supporter of the earth
322	अच्युतः	Achyutah	He who never falls; the infallible
323	प्रथितः	Prathitah	He who is famous; the well-known
324	प्राणः	Praanah	The life force; the vital breath
325	प्राणदः	Praanadah	The giver of life
326	वासवानुजः	Vaasavaanujah	The younger brother of Vasava (Indra)
327	अपां निधिः	Apaam Nidhih	The reservoir of waters; the ocean
328	अधिष्ठानम्	Adhishthaanam	The foundation; the substratum
329	अप्रमत्तः	Apramattah	He who is ever vigilant
330	प्रतिष्ठितः	Pratishthitah	He who is firmly established
331	स्कन्दः	Skandah	He who dries up (evil); or the father of Skanda
332	स्कन्दधरः	Skanda-dharah	The upholder of righteousness
333	धुर्यः	Dhuryah	He who bears the burden (of the universe)
334	वरदः	Varadah	The granter of boons
335	वायुवाहनः	Vaayu-vaahanah	He who makes the wind blow
336	वासुदेवः	Vaasudevah	The son of Vasudeva; He who dwells in all
337	बृहद्भानुः	Brihad-bhaanuh	He of great luster
338	आदिदेवः	Aadidevah	The first God; the primal deity
339	पुरन्दरः	Purandarah	The destroyer of enemy cities
340	अशोकः	Ashokah	He who is without sorrow
341	तारणः	Taaranah	He who takes across the ocean of samsara
342	तारः	Taarah	He who liberates
343	शूरः	Shoorah	The valiant hero
344	शौरिः	Shaurih	The descendant of Shoora (Krishna)
345	जनेश्वरः	Janeshvarah	The Lord of all people
346	अनुकूलः	Anukoolah	He who is favorable to all
347	शतावर्तः	Shataavartah	He who takes hundreds of incarnations
348	पद्मी	Padmee	He who holds the lotus
349	पद्मनिभेक्षणः	Padma-nibhekshanah	He whose eyes resemble the lotus
350	पद्मनाभः	Padmanaabhah	He whose navel is like a lotus
351	अरविन्दाक्षः	Aravindaakshah	He whose eyes are like lotuses
352	पद्मगर्भः	Padmagarbhah	He who resides inside the lotus
353	शरीरभृत्	Shareerabhrit	The protector of all bodies
354	महर्द्धिः	Mahardhih	He of great prosperity
355	ऋद्धः	Riddhah	He who is full of prosperity
356	वृद्धात्मा	Vriddhaatmaa	The ancient Self
357	महाक्षः	Mahaakshah	He of great eyes
358	गरुडध्वजः	Garuda-dhvajah	He whose flag bears Garuda
359	अतुलः	Atulah	He who is incomparable
360	शरभः	Sharabhah	He who shines as the inner light
361	भीमः	Bheemah	He who is fearsome to the wicked
362	समयज्ञः	Samayajnah	He who knows the right time for everything
363	हविर्हरिः	Havirharih	He who receives the sacrificial offerings
364	सर्वलक्षणलक्षण्यः	Sarva-lakshana-lakshanyah	He who has all auspicious marks
365	लक्ष्मीवान्	Lakshmee-vaan	He who is endowed with Lakshmi
366	समितिञ्जयः	Samitinjayah	He who is victorious in battle
367	विक्षरः	Viksharah	He who never decays
368	रोहितः	Rohitah	He who is red (of the color of the rising sun)
369	मार्गः	Maargah	He who is the path (to liberation)
370	हेतुः	Hetuh	The cause; the reason for creation
371	दामोदरः	Daamodarah	He who was bound by a rope around His belly (by Yashoda)
372	सहः	Sahah	He who endures; the patient one
373	महीधरः	Maheedharah	The bearer of the earth
374	महाभागः	Mahaabhaagah	He who is supremely fortunate
375	वेगवान्	Vegavaan	He who is swift
376	अमिताशनः	Amitaashanah	He of unlimited appetite (consuming all at dissolution)
377	उद्भवः	Udbhavah	He who is the origin; the source of creation
378	क्षोभणः	Kshobhanah	He who agitates (Prakriti at the time of creation)
379	देवः	Devah	The self-luminous; the divine
380	श्रीगर्भः	Shreegarbhah	He in whom Lakshmi dwells
381	परमेश्वरः	Parameshvarah	The supreme Lord
382	करणम्	Karanam	The instrument; the means
383	कारणम्	Kaaranam	The cause
384	कर्ता	Kartaa	The doer; the agent of all actions
385	विकर्ता	Vikartaa	The creator of the diverse universe
386	गहनः	Gahanah	He who is unfathomable; deep
387	गुहः	Guhah	He who hides within the heart
388	व्यवसायः	Vyavasaayah	He who is resolute determination
389	व्यवस्थानः	Vyavasthaanah	He who is the foundation of all
390	संस्थानः	Samsthaanah	He in whom all beings abide
391	स्थानदः	Sthaanandah	He who gives the right place to all
392	ध्रुवः	Dhruvah	He who is unchanging; the fixed
393	परर्धिः	Parardhih	He of supreme prosperity
394	परमस्पष्टः	Paramaspashtah	He who is supremely clear
395	तुष्टः	Tushtah	He who is ever content
396	पुष्टः	Pushtah	He who is nourished; full and complete
397	शुभेक्षणः	Shubhekshanah	He whose glance is auspicious
398	रामः	Raamah	He who is delightful; Rama incarnation
399	विरामः	Viraamah	He who is the resting place of all
400	विरजः	Virajah	He who is passionless; without Rajas
401	मार्गः	Maargah	He who is the path to liberation
402	नेयः	Neyah	He who leads; the guide
403	नयः	Nayah	He who is the policy; the right conduct
404	अनयः	Anayah	He who has no leader above Him
405	वीरः	Veerah	The heroic; the valiant
406	शक्तिमतां श्रेष्ठः	Shaktimataam Shreshthah	The best among the powerful
407	धर्मः	Dharmah	He who is Dharma itself
408	धर्मविदुत्तमः	Dharmaviduttamah	The highest among the knowers of Dharma
409	वैकुण्ठः	Vaikunthah	He who prevents beings from straying; Lord of Vaikuntha
410	पुरुषः	Purushah	The Supreme Being who fills all
411	प्राणः	Praanah	The life breath
412	प्राणदः	Praanadah	The giver of life
413	प्रणवः	Pranavah	He who is praised with Om
414	पृथुः	Prithuh	He who is vast; the expanded
415	हिरण्यगर्भः	Hiranyagarbhah	He who is the golden cosmic womb
416	शत्रुघ्नः	Shatrughnah	The destroyer of enemies
417	व्याप्तः	Vyaaptah	He who pervades all
418	वायुः	Vaayuh	He who is the wind; the life force
419	अधोक्षजः	Adhokshajah	He who is beyond sense perception
420	ऋतुः	Rituh	He who is the seasons
421	सुदर्शनः	Sudarshanah	He whose vision is beautiful; the Sudarshana disc
422	कालः	Kaalah	He who is time itself
423	परमेष्ठी	Parameshthee	He who resides in the supreme abode
424	परिग्रहः	Parigrahah	He who receives all; the acceptor
425	उग्रः	Ugrah	The fierce; the terrible to the wicked
426	संवत्सरः	Samvatsarah	He in whom all beings dwell
427	दक्षः	Dakshah	He who is skillful and prompt
428	विश्रामः	Vishraamah	The place of rest
429	विश्वदक्षिणः	Vishvadakshinah	He who is skillful in all; most generous to all
430	विस्तारः	Vistaarah	He who is the expansion of the universe
431	स्थावरस्थाणुः	Sthaavara-sthaanuh	He who is firm and immovable
432	प्रमाणम्	Pramaanam	He who is the proof; the authority
433	बीजमव्ययम्	Beejam-avyayam	The imperishable seed
434	अर्थः	Arthah	He who is sought after; the goal
435	अनर्थः	Anarthah	He who has no unfulfilled desires
436	महाकोशः	Mahaakosho	He who has a great sheath
437	महाभोगः	Mahaabhogah	He of great enjoyment
438	महाधनः	Mahaadhanah	He of great wealth
439	अनिर्विण्णः	Anirvinnah	He who is never despondent
440	स्थविष्ठः	Sthavishthah	The supremely massive; the greatest
441	अभूः	Abhooh	He who is without birth
442	धर्मयूपः	Dharmayoopah	He who is the pillar of Dharma
443	महामखः	Mahaamakhah	He who is the great sacrifice
444	नक्षत्रनेमिः	Nakshatranemih	He who is the axis of the stars
445	नक्षत्री	Nakshatree	He who is the Lord of the stars
446	क्षमः	Kshamah	He who is patient and forgiving
447	क्षामः	Kshaamah	He who remains after destruction; the diminisher
448	समीहनः	Sameehanah	He who strives for the welfare of all
449	यज्ञः	Yajnah	He who is the sacrifice itself
450	इज्यः	Ijyah	He who is worthy of worship
451	महेज्यः	Mahejyah	He who is most worthy of worship
452	क्रतुः	Kratuh	He who is the Vedic ritual
453	सत्रम्	Satram	He who protects the good
454	सतां गतिः	Sataam Gatih	The refuge of the virtuous
455	सर्वदर्शी	Sarvadarshee	The all-seeing
456	विमुक्तात्मा	Vimuktaatmaa	The ever-liberated Self
457	सर्वज्ञः	Sarvajnah	The omniscient
458	ज्ञानमुत्तमम्	Jnaanam-uttamam	The supreme knowledge
459	सुव्रतः	Suvratah	He who has taken auspicious vows
460	सुमुखः	Sumukhah	He who has a beautiful face
461	सूक्ष्मः	Sookshmah	He who is subtle
462	सुघोषः	Sughoshah	He whose voice is sweet (the Vedas)
463	सुखदः	Sukhadah	The bestower of happiness
464	सुहृत्	Suhrit	The true friend of all beings
465	मनोहरः	Manoharah	He who captivates the mind
466	जितक्रोधः	Jitakrodhah	He who has conquered anger
467	वीरबाहुः	Veerabaahuh	He of heroic arms
468	विदारणः	Vidaaranah	He who tears apart (evil)
469	स्वापनः	Svaapanah	He who puts beings to sleep (at dissolution)
470	स्ववशः	Svavasho	He who is self-controlled; independent
471	व्यापी	Vyaapee	The all-pervading
472	नैकात्मा	Naikaatmaa	He of many forms
473	नैककर्मकृत्	Naikakarmakrit	He who performs many actions
474	वत्सरः	Vatsarah	He in whom all beings abide
475	वत्सलः	Vatsalah	He who is full of affection
476	वत्सी	Vatsee	He who is the father; protector of His children
477	रत्नगर्भः	Ratnagarbhah	He who is the treasure of gems (the ocean)
478	धनेश्वरः	Dhaneshvarah	The Lord of wealth
479	धर्मगुप्	Dharmagup	The protector of Dharma
480	धर्मकृत्	Dharmakrit	He who practices Dharma
481	धर्मी	Dharmee	He who is the supporter of Dharma
482	सत्	Sat	He who is existence; the real
483	असत्	Asat	He who is beyond the manifest
484	क्षरम्	Ksharam	He who appears to perish (in beings)
485	अक्षरम्	Aksharam	The imperishable
486	अविज्ञाता	Avijnaataa	He who is not known by ordinary means
487	सहस्रांशुः	Sahasraamshuh	He of a thousand rays
488	विधाता	Vidhaataa	The supreme ordainer
489	कृतलक्षणः	Kritalakshanah	He who is known by definite characteristics
490	गभस्तिनेमिः	Gabhastihnemih	He who is the hub of the cosmic wheel of light
491	सत्त्वस्थः	Sattvast‍hah	He who abides in Sattva (goodness)
492	सिंहः	Simhah	The lion; the destroyer of sin
493	भूतमहेश्वरः	Bhoota-maheshvarah	The great Lord of all beings
494	आदिदेवः	Aadidevah	The first God; the primal deity
495	महादेवः	Mahaadevah	The great God
496	देवेशः	Deveshah	The Lord of all Gods
497	देवभृद्गुरुः	Devabhrit-guruh	The sustainer of the Gods and their teacher
498	उत्तरः	Uttarah	He who lifts beings from the ocean of samsara
499	गोपतिः	Gopatih	The Lord of the earth; protector of cows
500	गोप्ता	Goptaa	The protector
501	ज्ञानगम्यः	Jnaanagamyah	He who is attainable through knowledge
502	पुरातनः	Puraatanah	The ancient one
503	शरीरभूतभृत्	Shareera-bhoota-bhrit	He who sustains the elements that make up the body
504	भोक्ता	Bhoktaa	The enjoyer
505	कपीन्द्रः	Kapeendrah	The Lord of the monkeys (Rama)
506	भूरिदक्षिणः	Bhooridakshinah	He who gives abundant gifts
507	सोमपः	Somapah	He who drinks the Soma in sacrifices
508	अमृतपः	Amritapah	He who drinks the nectar of immortality
509	सोमः	Somah	He who is the moon; the nourisher
510	पुरुजित्	Purujit	He who has conquered many
511	पुरुसत्तमः	Purusattamah	The best among men
512	विनयः	Vinayah	He who is the subduer; humble
513	जयः	Jayah	He who is victory
514	सत्यसन्धः	Satyasandhah	He whose promises are true
515	दाशार्हः	Daashaarhah	He who is worthy of gifts; born in the Dasharha clan
516	सात्त्वतां पतिः	Saattvataam Patih	The Lord of the Saattvatas (Yadavas)
517	जीवः	Jeevah	He who gives life to all beings
518	विनयिता	Vinayitaa	He who disciplines; the humbler
519	साक्षी	Saakshee	The eternal witness
520	मुकुन्दः	Mukundah	He who grants liberation (Mukti)
521	अमितविक्रमः	Amitavikramah	He of immeasurable valor
522	अम्भोनिधिः	Ambhonidhih	The ocean; the repository of waters
523	अनन्तात्मा	Anantaatmaa	The infinite Self
524	महोदधिशयः	Mahodadhishayah	He who reclines on the great ocean
525	अन्तकः	Antakah	The destroyer (of all at dissolution)
526	अजः	Ajah	The unborn
527	महार्हः	Mahaarhah	He who is worthy of great worship
528	स्वाभाव्यः	Svaabhaavyah	He who is eternally present by His own nature
529	जितामित्रः	Jitaamitrah	He who has conquered all enemies
530	प्रमोदनः	Pramodanah	He who is ever blissful
531	आनन्दः	Aanandah	He who is bliss
532	नन्दनः	Nandanah	He who makes others happy
533	नन्दः	Nandah	He who is free from worldly pleasures
534	सत्यधर्मा	Satyadharmaa	He of true Dharma
535	त्रिविक्रमः	Trivikramah	He who conquered the three worlds in three strides
536	महर्षिः	Maharshih	The great sage
537	कपिलाचार्यः	Kapilaachaaryah	He who appeared as the sage Kapila
538	कृतज्ञः	Kritajnah	He who knows all that is done
539	मेदिनीपतिः	Medineepathih	The Lord of the earth
540	त्रिपदः	Tripadah	He who has three strides (Vamana)
541	त्रिदशाध्यक्षः	Tridashadhyakshah	The Lord of the thirty-three Devas
542	महाशृङ्गः	Mahaashringah	He of the great horn (Matsya avatar)
543	कृतान्तकृत्	Kritaantakrit	He who destroys death itself
544	महावराहः	Mahaavaraahah	The great Boar (Varaha avatar)
545	गोविन्दः	Govindah	The protector of cows and the earth
546	सुषेणः	Sushenah	He who has a beautiful army
547	कनकाङ्गदी	Kanakaangadee	He who wears golden armlets
548	गुह्यः	Guhyah	He who is the secret; the hidden
549	गभीरः	Gabheerah	He who is unfathomable; profound
550	गहनः	Gahanah	He who is impenetrable
551	गुप्तः	Guptah	He who is hidden; the concealed
552	चक्रगदाधरः	Chakra-gadaadharah	He who holds the disc (Sudarshana) and mace (Kaumodaki)
553	वेधाः	Vedhaah	He who is the creator
554	स्वाङ्गः	Svaangah	He who is His own instrument
555	अजितः	Ajitah	He who is unconquered
556	कृष्णः	Krishnah	He who is dark-complexioned; all-attractive
557	दृढः	Dridhah	He who is firm; unchanging
558	संकर्षणोऽच्युतः	Sankarshano-achyutah	He who is Sankarshana and Achyuta (who draws all together and never falls)
559	वरुणः	Varunah	He who envelops; the Lord of waters
560	वारुणः	Vaarunah	The son of Varuna
561	वृक्षः	Vrikshah	He who is the tree of life
562	पुष्कराक्षः	Pushkaraakshah	He whose eyes are lotus-like
563	महामनाः	Mahaamanah	He of great mind
564	भगवान्	Bhagavaan	He who possesses all six opulences
565	भगहा	Bhagahaa	He who destroys the six enemies (lust, anger, etc.)
566	आनन्दी	Aanandee	He who is ever blissful
567	वनमाली	Vanamaalee	He who wears the Vanamala garland
568	हलायुधः	Halaayudhah	He who has the plough as weapon (Balarama)
569	आदित्यः	Aadityah	The son of Aditi
570	ज्योतिरादित्यः	Jyotir-aadityah	The resplendence of the sun
571	सहिष्णुः	Sahishnuh	He who is enduring; patient
572	गतिसत्तमः	Gatisattamah	The best refuge; the supreme goal
573	सुधन्वा	Sudhanvaa	He who has a splendid bow
574	खण्डपरशुः	Khandaparashuh	He who wields the broken axe (Parashurama)
575	दारुणः	Daarunah	He who is merciless to the unrighteous
576	द्रविणप्रदः	Dravinapradah	The bestower of wealth
577	दिविस्पृक्	Divisprik	He who touches the heavens
578	सर्वदृग्व्यासः	Sarvadruk-vyaasah	He who is the all-seeing Vyasa
579	वाचस्पतिः	Vaachaspatih	The Lord of speech
580	अयोनिजः	Ayonijah	He who is not born from a womb
581	त्रिसामा	Trisaamaa	He who is praised by the three Samas
582	सामगः	Saamagah	The singer of the Sama Veda
583	साम	Saama	He who is the Sama Veda
584	निर्वाणम्	Nirvaanam	He who is supreme bliss; liberation
585	भेषजम्	Bheshajam	The medicine; the remedy for samsara
586	भिषक्	Bhishak	The physician; the healer
587	सन्न्यासकृत्	Sannyaasakrit	The institutor of Sannyasa (renunciation)
588	शमः	Shamah	He who is tranquility
589	शान्तः	Shaantah	He who is peaceful
590	निष्ठा	Nishthaa	He who is the supreme abode; the culmination
591	शान्तिः	Shaantih	He who is supreme peace
592	परायणम्	Paraayanam	The ultimate goal; the supreme refuge
593	शुभाङ्गः	Shubhaangah	He of beautiful limbs
594	शान्तिदः	Shaantidah	The bestower of peace
595	स्रष्टा	Srashtaa	The creator
596	कुमुदः	Kumudah	He who delights the earth
597	कुवलेशयः	Kuvaleshayah	He who reclines on the waters
598	गोहितः	Gohitah	He who is beneficent to the earth and cows
599	गोपतिः	Gopatih	The Lord of the earth
600	गोप्ता	Goptaa	The protector
601	वृषभाक्षः	Vrishabhakshah	He whose eyes shower grace (dharma)
602	वृषप्रियः	Vrishapriyah	He who delights in Dharma
603	अनिवर्ती	Anivartee	He who never retreats
604	निवृत्तात्मा	Nivrittaatmaa	He whose nature is turned away from worldliness
605	संक्षेप्ता	Samksheptaa	He who contracts (the universe at dissolution)
606	क्षेमकृत्	Kshemakrit	He who ensures the welfare of all
607	शिवः	Shivah	He who is auspicious
608	श्रीवत्सवक्षाः	Shreevatsa-vakshaah	He who bears the Srivatsa mark on His chest
609	श्रीवासः	Shreevaasah	He in whom Shri (Lakshmi) resides
610	श्रीपतिः	Shreepatih	The Lord of Shri (Lakshmi)
611	श्रीमतां वरः	Shreemataam Varah	The best among the glorious
612	श्रीदः	Shreedah	The giver of prosperity
613	श्रीशः	Shreeshah	The Lord of Shri (Lakshmi)
614	श्रीनिवासः	Shreenivaasah	He in whom Shri dwells
615	श्रीनिधिः	Shreenidhih	The treasure-house of Shri
616	श्रीविभावनः	Shreevibhaavanah	He who distributes Shri (prosperity)
617	श्रीधरः	Shreedharah	He who bears Shri on His chest
618	श्रीकरः	Shreekarah	He who bestows Shri
619	श्रेयः	Shreyah	He who is the supreme good
620	श्रीमान्	Shreemaan	He who is always with Shri
621	लोकत्रयाश्रयः	Lokatrayaashrayah	The refuge of the three worlds
622	स्वक्षः	Svakshah	He who has beautiful eyes
623	स्वङ्गः	Svangah	He who has beautiful limbs
624	शतानन्दः	Shataanandah	He of hundred-fold bliss
625	नन्दिः	Nandih	He who is bliss
626	ज्योतिर्गणेश्वरः	Jyotirganeshvarah	The Lord of the stars and luminaries
627	विजितात्मा	Vijitaatmaa	He who has conquered the Self
628	विधेयात्मा	Vidheyaatmaa	He whose nature is obedient to dharma
629	सत्कीर्तिः	Satkeertih	He of true fame
630	छिन्नसंशयः	Chhinna-samshayah	He who is free from all doubts
631	उदीर्णः	Udeernah	He who is above all
632	सर्वतश्चक्षुः	Sarvatashchakshuh	He who has eyes everywhere
633	अनीशः	Aneeshah	He who has no Lord above Him
634	शाश्वतस्थिरः	Shaashvata-sthirah	He who is eternally firm
635	भूशयः	Bhooshayah	He who reclines on the earth
636	भूषणः	Bhooshanah	He who adorns; the ornament of the world
637	भूतिः	Bhootih	He who is pure existence and glory
638	विशोकः	Vishokah	He who is free from sorrow
639	शोकनाशनः	Shokanaashanah	The destroyer of sorrow
640	अर्चिष्मान्	Archishmaan	He who is full of splendor
641	अर्चितः	Architah	He who is worshipped
642	कुम्भः	Kumbhah	He who shines on earth; the pot (of creation)
643	विशुद्धात्मा	Vishuddhaatmaa	He whose Self is supremely pure
644	विशोधनः	Vishodhanah	The supreme purifier
645	अनिरुद्धः	Aniruddhah	He who cannot be obstructed
646	अप्रतिरथः	Apratiratho	He who has no equal adversary
647	प्रद्युम्नः	Pradyumnah	He of great wealth; the Vyuha form Pradyumna
648	अमितविक्रमः	Amitavikramah	He of boundless valor
649	कालनेमिनिहा	Kaalaneminihaa	The slayer of the demon Kalanemi
650	वीरः	Veerah	The valiant hero
651	शौरिः	Shaurih	He who is the son of Shura (Krishna)
652	शूरजनेश्वरः	Shoorajaneshvarah	The Lord of the valiant
653	त्रिलोकात्मा	Trilokaatmaa	The Self of the three worlds
654	त्रिलोकेशः	Trilokeshh	The Lord of the three worlds
655	केशवः	Keshavah	He who has beautiful hair; slayer of Keshi
656	केशिहा	Keshihaa	The destroyer of the demon Keshi
657	हरिः	Harih	He who destroys samsara; the remover of sins
658	कामदेवः	Kaamadevah	He who is the Lord of desires; the beautiful God
659	कामपालः	Kaamapaalah	He who fulfills desires
660	कामी	Kaamee	He who has fulfilled all desires
661	कान्तः	Kaantah	He who is beautiful; the beloved
662	कृतागमः	Kritaagamah	He who is the author of the Agamas (scriptures)
663	अनिर्देश्यवपुः	Anirdeshyavapuh	He whose form is indescribable
664	विष्णुः	Vishnuh	He who pervades all
665	वीरः	Veerah	The hero; the courageous
666	अनन्तः	Anantah	The infinite; the endless
667	धनञ्जयः	Dhananjayah	He who wins wealth; Arjuna's Lord
668	ब्रह्मण्यः	Brahmanyah	He who is favorable to Brahman
669	ब्रह्मकृत्	Brahmakrit	He who creates Brahma
670	ब्रह्मा	Brahmaa	He who is Brahma; the creator
671	ब्रह्म	Brahma	The supreme Brahman; the absolute
672	ब्रह्मविवर्धनः	Brahmavivardhanah	He who increases Brahman (knowledge)
673	ब्रह्मवित्	Brahmavit	He who knows Brahman
674	ब्राह्मणः	Braahmanah	He who is the essence of Brahman
675	ब्रह्मी	Brahmee	He who possesses Brahman
676	ब्रह्मज्ञः	Brahmajnah	He who knows the Vedas completely
677	ब्राह्मणप्रियः	Braahmanapriyah	He who is dear to the Brahmanas
678	महाक्रमः	Mahaakramah	He of great strides (Trivikrama)
679	महाकर्मा	Mahaakarmaa	He of great deeds
680	महातेजाः	Mahaatejah	He of great brilliance
681	महोरगः	Mahoragah	He who is the great serpent (Ananta)
682	महाक्रतुः	Mahaakratuh	He who is the great sacrifice
683	महायज्वा	Mahaayajvaa	He who is the great sacrificer
684	महायज्ञः	Mahaayajnah	He who is the great offering
685	महाहविः	Mahaahavhih	He who is the great oblation
686	स्तव्यः	Stavyah	He who is worthy of praise
687	स्तवप्रियः	Stavapriyah	He who delights in praise
688	स्तोत्रम्	Stotram	He who is the hymn of praise
689	स्तुतिः	Stutih	He who is the act of praising
690	स्तोता	Stotaa	He who praises
691	रणप्रियः	Ranapriyah	He who delights in battle (for dharma)
692	पूर्णः	Poornah	He who is complete; the full
693	पूरयिता	Poorayitaa	He who fulfills all
694	पुण्यः	Punyah	He who is supremely pure and holy
695	पुण्यकीर्तिः	Punyakeertih	He whose fame is sacred
696	अनामयः	Anaamayah	He who is free from disease; the healthy
697	मनोजवः	Manojavah	He who is swift as the mind
698	तीर्थकरः	Teerthakarah	He who is the creator of sacred places
699	वसुरेताः	Vasuretaah	He whose seed is golden
700	वसुप्रदः	Vasupradah	The bestower of wealth
701	वसुप्रदः	Vasupradah	The giver of salvation (or wealth)
702	वासुदेवः	Vaasudevah	The son of Vasudeva; the all-pervading Lord
703	वसुः	Vasuh	He who is the refuge
704	वसुमनाः	Vasumanaa	He whose mind is pure
705	हविः	Havih	He who is the oblation
706	सद्गतिः	Sadgatih	The path of the righteous
707	सत्कृतिः	Satkritih	He who is full of good deeds
708	सत्ता	Sattaa	He who is existence itself
709	सद्भूतिः	Sadbhootih	He who has supreme glory
710	सत्परायणः	Satparaayanah	The supreme refuge of the good
711	शूरसेनः	Shoorasenah	He who has heroic armies
712	यदुश्रेष्ठः	Yadushreshthah	The best among the Yadus
713	सन्निवासः	Sannivaasah	The abode of the good
714	सुयामुनः	Suyaamunah	He who is surrounded by Yamuna dwellers (Yadavas)
715	भूतावासः	Bhootaavaasah	He in whom all beings dwell
716	वासुदेवः	Vaasudevah	The all-pervading Lord
717	सर्वासुनिलयः	Sarvaasunilayah	The abode of all life forces
718	अनलः	Analah	He of unlimited power; the fire
719	दर्पहा	Darpahaa	The destroyer of pride
720	दर्पदः	Darpadah	The giver of pride (to the virtuous)
721	दृप्तः	Driptah	He who is ever satisfied
722	दुर्धरः	Durdharah	He who is difficult to bear or comprehend
723	अपराजितः	Aparaajitah	He who is unconquered
724	विश्वमूर्तिः	Vishvamoortih	He whose form is the universe
725	महामूर्तिः	Mahaamoortih	He of the great form
726	दीप्तमूर्तिः	Deeptamoortih	He of resplendent form
727	अमूर्तिमान्	Amoortimaan	He who has no material form
728	अनेकमूर्तिः	Anekamoortih	He of many forms
729	अव्यक्तः	Avyaktah	He who is unmanifest
730	शतमूर्तिः	Shatamoortih	He of a hundred forms
731	शताननः	Shataananah	He of a hundred faces
732	एकः	Ekah	He who is the one; the non-dual
733	नैकः	Naikah	He who is many
734	सवः	Savah	He who is the Soma sacrifice
735	कः	Kah	He who is Brahma; He who is happiness
736	किम्	Kim	He who is fit to be meditated upon
737	यत्	Yat	He who is the thing in itself
738	तत्	Tat	He who is 'That' (Brahman)
739	पदमनुत्तमम्	Padam-anuttamam	The unsurpassed state
740	लोकबन्धुः	Lokabandhuh	The kinsman of the world
741	लोकनाथः	Lokanaathah	The Lord of the world
742	माधवः	Maadhavah	The consort of Ma (Lakshmi)
743	भक्तवत्सलः	Bhaktavatsalah	He who is affectionate towards devotees
744	सुवर्णवर्णः	Suvarnavarno	He of golden complexion
745	हेमाङ्गः	Hemaangah	He whose body is golden
746	वराङ्गः	Varaangah	He of beautiful limbs
747	चन्दनाङ्गदी	Chandanaangadee	He who wears sandal-paste and armlets
748	वीरहा	Veerahaa	He who destroys heroes (of the enemy)
749	विषमः	Vishamah	He who is unequalled
750	शून्यः	Shoonyah	He who is the void (devoid of defects)
751	घृताशीः	Ghritaasheeh	He whose blessings are unfailing
752	अचलः	Achalah	He who is immovable
753	चलः	Chalah	He who moves (as the wind)
754	अमानी	Amaanee	He who is without pride
755	मानदः	Maanadah	He who gives honor to others
756	मान्यः	Maanyah	He who is worthy of honor
757	लोकस्वामी	Lokasvaami	The Lord of the world
758	त्रिलोकधृक्	Trilokadrik	He who supports the three worlds
759	सुमेधाः	Sumedhaa	He of supreme intelligence
760	मेधजः	Medhajah	He who is born of sacrifices
761	धन्यः	Dhanyah	He who is blessed; the fortunate
762	सत्यमेधाः	Satyamedhaa	He of true intelligence
763	धराधरः	Dharaadharah	The supporter of the earth
764	तेजोवृषः	Tejovrisha	He who showers radiance
765	द्युतिधरः	Dyutidharah	He who bears great brilliance
766	सर्वशस्त्रभृतां वरः	Sarvashastrabhrittaam Varah	The best among all weapon-bearers
767	प्रग्रहः	Pragrahah	He who receives offerings; the controller
768	निग्रहः	Nigrahah	He who restrains and subdues
769	व्यग्रः	Vyagrah	He who is ever-engaged (in protecting the world)
770	नैकशृङ्गः	Naikashringah	He of many horns (Matsya avatar)
771	गदाग्रजः	Gadaagrajah	The elder brother of Gada; He who is first in wielding the mace
772	चतुर्मूर्तिः	Chaturmoortih	He of four forms (Virat, Sutratma, Avyakrita, Turiya)
773	चतुर्बाहुः	Chaturbaahuh	He of four arms
774	चतुर्व्यूहः	Chaturvyoohah	He of four emanations
775	चतुर्गतिः	Chaturgatih	He who is the goal of the four stages of life
776	चतुरात्मा	Chaturaatmaa	He of four-fold nature
777	चतुर्भावः	Chaturbhaavah	He who is the source of the four purusharthas
778	चतुर्वेदवित्	Chaturvedavit	He who knows the four Vedas
779	एकपात्	Ekapaat	He who has one foot (manifested quarter)
780	समावर्तः	Samaavartah	He who turns the wheel of samsara
781	अनिवृत्तात्मा	Anivrittaatmaa	He whose nature never retreats
782	दुर्जयः	Durjayah	He who is difficult to conquer
783	दुरतिक्रमः	Duratikramah	He whose commands cannot be violated
784	दुर्लभः	Durlabhah	He who is difficult to attain
785	दुर्गमः	Durgamah	He who is difficult to reach
786	दुर्गः	Durgah	He who is the fortress
787	दुरावासः	Duraavaasah	He who is difficult to abide in (for the impure)
788	दुरारिहा	Duraarihaa	He who destroys formidable enemies
789	शुभाङ्गः	Shubhaangah	He of auspicious form
790	लोकसारङ्गः	Lokasaarangah	He who understands the essence of the world
791	सुतन्तुः	Sutantuh	He who has beautiful threads (of the universe)
792	तन्तुवर्धनः	Tantuvardhanah	He who expands the web of the universe
793	इन्द्रकर्मा	Indrakarmaa	He who performs deeds like Indra
794	महाकर्मा	Mahaakarmaa	He of great deeds
795	कृतकर्मा	Kritakarmaa	He who has accomplished all deeds
796	कृतागमः	Kritaagamah	He who is the author of the scriptures
797	उद्भवः	Udbhavah	He who is the cause of creation
798	सुन्दरः	Sundarah	He who is supremely beautiful
799	सुन्दः	Sundah	He who is compassionate
800	रत्ननाभः	Ratnanabhah	He whose navel is like a gem
801	सुलोचनः	Sulochanah	He who has beautiful eyes
802	अर्कः	Arkah	He who is the sun; the praised one
803	वाजसनः	Vaajasanah	He who gives food; the provider
804	शृङ्गी	Shringee	He who has horns (as Matsya avatar)
805	जयन्तः	Jayantah	He who is victorious
806	सर्वविज्जयी	Sarvavij-jayee	He who is omniscient and victorious
807	सुवर्णबिन्दुः	Suvarnabinduh	He who has a golden mark
808	अक्षोभ्यः	Akshobhyah	He who is unshakable
809	सर्ववागीश्वरेश्वरः	Sarva-vaageeshvareshvarah	The Lord of all lords of speech
810	महाह्रदः	Mahaahradah	He who is the great lake
811	महागर्तः	Mahaagartah	He who is the great abyss
812	महाभूतः	Mahaabhootah	The great being
813	महानिधिः	Mahaanidhih	The great treasure
814	कुमुदः	Kumudah	He who delights in the earth
815	कुन्दरः	Kundarah	He who offers boons (like Jasmine)
816	कुन्दः	Kundah	He who is pure like the Kunda flower
817	पर्जन्यः	Parjanyah	He who is the rain cloud
818	पावनः	Paavanah	The purifier
819	अनिलः	Anilah	He who is the wind
820	अमृतांशः	Amritaamshah	He whose nature is nectar-like
821	अमृतवपुः	Amritavapuh	He whose form is immortal
822	सर्वज्ञः	Sarvajnah	The omniscient
823	सर्वतोमुखः	Sarvatomukhah	He who has faces everywhere
824	सुलभः	Sulabhah	He who is easily attainable
825	सुव्रतः	Suvratah	He who has taken auspicious vows
826	सिद्धः	Siddhah	He who is perfection
827	शत्रुजित्	Shatrujit	He who conquers enemies
828	शत्रुतापनः	Shatrutaapanah	He who torments enemies
829	न्यग्रोधः	Nyagrodhah	He who is the banyan tree (concealing His roots above)
830	उदुम्बरः	Udumbarah	He who nourishes (like the fig tree)
831	अश्वत्थः	Ashvatthah	He who is the sacred fig tree (the tree of life)
832	चाणूरान्ध्रनिषूदनः	Chaanooraandhra-nishoordanah	The destroyer of the demon Chanura
833	सहस्रार्चिः	Sahasraarchih	He of a thousand rays
834	सप्तजिह्वः	Saptajihhvah	He who has seven tongues (of fire)
835	सप्तैधाः	Saptaidhah	He who has seven flames
836	सप्तवाहनः	Saptavaahanah	He who has seven vehicles (horses of the sun)
837	अमूर्तिः	Amoortih	He who is formless
838	अनघः	Anaghah	He who is sinless
839	अचिन्त्यः	Achintyah	He who is inconceivable
840	भयकृत्	Bhayakrit	He who creates fear (in the wicked)
841	भयनाशनः	Bhayanaashanah	The destroyer of fear
842	अणुः	Anuh	He who is atomic; the subtle
843	बृहत्	Brihat	He who is vast; the great
844	कृशः	Krishah	He who is lean; the subtle
845	स्थूलः	Sthoolah	He who is massive
846	गुणभृत्	Gunabhrit	He who bears the Gunas
847	निर्गुणः	Nirgunah	He who is beyond the Gunas
848	महान्	Mahaan	The great; the mighty
849	अधृतः	Adhritah	He who needs no support
850	स्वधृतः	Svadhritah	He who is self-supported
851	स्वास्यः	Svaasyah	He who has a beautiful face
852	प्राग्वंशः	Praagvamshah	He of an ancient lineage
853	वंशवर्धनः	Vamshavardhanah	He who multiplies the dynasty
854	भारभृत्	Bhaarabhrit	He who carries the burden (of the world)
855	कथितः	Kathitah	He who is spoken of (in the Vedas)
856	योगी	Yogee	He who is the supreme Yogi
857	योगीशः	Yogeeshah	The Lord of Yogis
858	सर्वकामदः	Sarvakaamadah	The granter of all desires
859	आश्रमः	Aashramah	He who is the hermitage; the refuge
860	श्रमणः	Shramanah	He who makes others toil (to attain Him)
861	क्षामः	Kshaamah	He who diminishes (samsara)
862	सुपर्णः	Suparnah	He of beautiful wings (Garuda)
863	वायुवाहनः	Vaayuvaahanah	He who drives the wind
864	धनुर्धरः	Dhanurdharah	He who bears the bow (Sharnga)
865	धनुर्वेदः	Dhanurvedah	He who knows the science of archery
866	दण्डः	Dandah	He who is the rod of punishment
867	दमयिता	Damayitaa	He who subdues
868	दमः	Damah	He who is self-restraint
869	अपराजितः	Aparaajitah	He who is unconquerable
870	सर्वसहः	Sarvasahah	He who endures all
871	नियन्ता	Niyantaa	He who controls all
872	नियमः	Niyamah	He who regulates
873	यमः	Yamah	He who governs
874	सत्त्ववान्	Sattvavaan	He who is full of Sattva (goodness)
875	सात्त्विकः	Saattvikah	He who is of Sattvic nature
876	सत्यः	Satyah	He who is the truth
877	सत्यधर्मपरायणः	Satyadharma-paraayanah	He who is devoted to truth and dharma
878	अभिप्रायः	Abhipraayah	He who is the goal of all aspirations
879	प्रियार्हः	Priyaarhah	He who deserves love
880	अर्हः	Arhah	He who is worthy of worship
881	प्रियकृत्	Priyakrit	He who does what is dear (to devotees)
882	प्रीतिवर्धनः	Preetivardhanah	He who increases joy
883	विहायसगतिः	Vihaayasagatih	He who moves through the sky
884	ज्योतिः	Jyotih	He who is the light
885	सुरुचिः	Suruchih	He of beautiful luster
886	हुतभुक्	Hutabhuk	He who consumes the offerings (fire)
887	विभुः	Vibhuh	The all-pervading
888	रविः	Ravih	He who is the sun
889	विरोचनः	Virochanah	He who illumines
890	सूर्यः	Sooryah	He who is the sun; the source
891	सविता	Savitaa	He who brings forth (creation)
892	रविलोचनः	Ravilochanah	He whose eyes are the sun
893	अनन्तः	Anantah	The infinite
894	हुतभुक्	Hutabhuk	He who enjoys the oblations
895	भोक्ता	Bhoktaa	The enjoyer
896	सुखदः	Sukhadah	The giver of bliss
897	नैकजः	Naikajah	He who is born many times
898	अग्रजः	Agrajah	He who is the first-born
899	अनिर्विण्णः	Anirvinnah	He who is free from despondency
900	सदामर्षी	Sadaamarshee	He who is ever forgiving
901	लोकाधिष्ठानम्	Lokaadhishthaanam	He who is the substratum of the world
902	अद्भुतः	Adbhutah	He who is wonderful
903	सनात्	Sanaat	He who is the eternal
904	सनातनतमः	Sanaatanatamah	He who is the most ancient
905	कपिलः	Kapilah	He who is of tawny color; the sage Kapila
906	कपिः	Kapih	He who is the sun; or He who drinks water
907	अव्ययः	Avyayah	The imperishable
908	स्वस्तिदः	Svastidah	The giver of auspiciousness
909	स्वस्तिकृत्	Svastikrit	He who creates well-being
910	स्वस्तिः	Svastih	He who is auspiciousness
911	स्वस्तिभुक्	Svastibhuk	He who enjoys auspiciousness
912	स्वस्तिदक्षिणः	Svastidakshinah	He who is proficient in bestowing well-being
913	अरौद्रः	Araudrah	He who is not fierce (to devotees)
914	कुण्डली	Kundalee	He who wears ear-rings (Makara Kundala)
915	चक्री	Chakree	He who holds the Sudarshana Chakra
916	विक्रमी	Vikramee	He who is full of prowess
917	ऊर्जितशासनः	Oorjita-shaasanah	He whose commands are powerful
918	शब्दातिगः	Shabdaatigah	He who transcends all words
919	शब्दसहः	Shabdasahah	He who is the essence of all words
920	शिशिरः	Shishirah	He who is cool (the destroyer of fever of samsara)
921	शर्वरीकरः	Sharvareekaarah	He who creates darkness (night for the wicked)
922	अक्रूरः	Akroorah	He who is not cruel; the gentle one
923	पेशलः	Peshalah	He who is supremely soft and tender
924	दक्षः	Dakshah	He who is skilful
925	दक्षिणः	Dakshinah	He who is liberal and generous
926	क्षमिणां वरः	Kshaminaam Varah	The best among the patient
927	विद्वत्तमः	Vidvattamah	The most learned
928	वीतभयः	Veetabhayah	He who is free from fear
929	पुण्यश्रवणकीर्तनः	Punyashravana-keertanah	He whose hearing and praise are purifying
930	उत्तारणः	Uttaaranah	He who rescues from the ocean of samsara
931	दुष्कृतिहा	Dushkritihaa	He who destroys sinful actions
932	पुण्यः	Punyah	He who is supremely holy
933	दुःस्वप्ननाशनः	Duhsvapnanaashanah	The destroyer of bad dreams
934	वीरहा	Veerahaa	He who destroys valiant enemies
935	रक्षणः	Rakshanah	The protector
936	सन्तः	Santah	He who is the virtuous
937	जीवनः	Jeevanah	He who gives life
938	पर्यवस्थितः	Paryavasthitah	He who pervades all
939	अनन्तरूपः	Anantaroopah	He of infinite forms
940	अनन्तश्रीः	Anantashreeh	He of infinite glory
941	जितमन्युः	Jitamanyuh	He who has conquered anger
942	भयापहः	Bhayaapahah	He who destroys fear
943	चतुरश्रः	Chaturashrah	He who is just and fair on all sides
944	गभीरात्मा	Gabheeraatmaa	He whose nature is unfathomable
945	विदिशः	Vidishah	He who gives special commands
946	व्यादिशः	Vyaadishah	He who gives directions
947	दिशः	Dishah	He who is the directions
948	अनादिः	Anaadih	He who has no beginning
949	भूः	Bhooh	He who is the earth; existence
950	भुवः	Bhuvah	He who is the sky; space above
951	लक्ष्मीः	Lakshmee	He who is prosperity and beauty
952	सुवीरः	Suveerah	He who moves beautifully; the heroic
953	रुचिराङ्गदः	Ruchiraangadah	He who wears resplendent armlets
954	जननः	Jananah	He who creates all beings
955	जनजन्मादिः	Janajanmaadih	He who is the cause of the birth of all
956	भीमः	Bheemah	He who is the fearsome
957	भीमपराक्रमः	Bheemaparaakramah	He of tremendous valor
958	आधारनिलयः	Aadhaaranilayah	He who is the support and the abode
959	धाता	Dhaataa	He who supports all
960	पुष्पहासः	Pushpahaasah	He whose smile is like flowers blooming
961	प्रजागरः	Prajaagarah	He who is always awake
962	ऊर्ध्वगः	Oordhvagah	He who moves upward; transcends
963	सत्पथाचारः	Satpathaachaarah	He who walks the path of truth
964	प्राणदः	Praanadah	The giver of life breath
965	प्रणवः	Pranavah	He who is Om
966	पणः	Panah	He who is the transaction; the exchange (of karma)
967	प्रमाणम्	Pramaanam	He who is the authority; the proof
968	प्राणनिलयः	Praananilayah	He who is the abode of all life
969	प्राणभृत्	Praanabhrit	He who sustains the life force
970	प्राणजीवनः	Praanajeevanah	He who gives life to the life force
971	तत्त्वम्	Tattvam	He who is the Reality; the Truth
972	तत्त्ववित्	Tattvavit	He who knows the Reality
973	एकात्मा	Ekaatmaa	He who is the one Self
974	जन्ममृत्युजरातिगः	Janma-mrityu-jaratigah	He who transcends birth, death and old age
975	भूर्भुवःस्वस्तरुः	Bhoor-bhuvah-svah-taruh	He who is the tree of the three worlds
976	तारः	Taarah	He who carries across the ocean of samsara
977	सविता	Savitaa	He who generates all; the sun
978	प्रपितामहः	Prapitaamahah	The great-grandfather; the Creator
979	यज्ञः	Yajnah	He who is the sacrifice
980	यज्ञपतिः	Yajnapatih	The Lord of all sacrifices
981	यज्वा	Yajvaa	He who performs sacrifice
982	यज्ञाङ्गः	Yajnaangah	He whose limbs are the sacrifices
983	यज्ञवाहनः	Yajnavaahanah	He who carries the sacrifice
984	यज्ञभृत्	Yajnabhrit	He who sustains the sacrifice
985	यज्ञकृत्	Yajnakrit	He who performs the sacrifice
986	यज्ञी	Yajnee	He who is the enjoyer of the sacrifice
987	यज्ञभुक्	Yajnabhuk	He who consumes the sacrifice
988	यज्ञसाधनः	Yajnasaadhanah	He who is the means of the sacrifice
989	यज्ञान्तकृत्	Yajnaantakrit	He who is the end of the sacrifice
990	यज्ञगुह्यम्	Yajnaguhyam	He who is the secret of the sacrifice
991	अन्नम्	Annam	He who is the food
992	अन्नादः	Annaadah	He who is the eater of food
993	आत्मयोनिः	Aatmayonih	He who is self-born; His own source
994	स्वयंजातः	Svayamjaatah	He who is self-manifested
995	वैखानः	Vaikhaanah	He who dug through the earth (as Varaha)
996	सामगायनः	Saamagaayanah	He who sings the Sama Veda
997	देवकीनन्दनः	Devakeenandanah	The son of Devaki (Krishna)
998	स्रष्टा	Srashtaa	The creator of all
999	क्षितीशः	Kshiteeshah	The Lord of the earth
1000	पापनाशनः	Paapanaashanah	The destroyer of sin
1001	शंखभृत्	Shankhabhrit	He who holds the conch (Panchajanya)
1002	नन्दकी	Nandakee	He who holds the sword Nandaka
1003	चक्री	Chakree	He who holds the discus (Sudarshana)
1004	शारङ्गधन्वा	Shaarngadhanvaa	He who holds the bow Sharnga
1005	गदाधरः	Gadaadharah	He who holds the mace (Kaumodaki)
1006	रथाङ्गपाणिः	Rathaangapaanih	He who has the wheel (discus) in His hand
1007	अक्षोभ्यः	Akshobhyah	He who is unshakable
1008	सर्वप्रहरणायुधः	Sarvapraharanaayudhah	He who has all weapons of attack; He to whom all weapons are His arms

About Vishnu Sahasranamam

The Vishnu Sahasranamam (विष्णुसहस्रनाम) contains 1000 names of Lord Vishnu, the Supreme Being and Preserver of the Universe in Hinduism. These names appear in 107 shlokas (verses) in the Anushasana Parva of the Mahabharata, where Bhishma Pitamaha recites them to King Yudhishthira on the battlefield of Kurukshetra.

Each name describes a divine attribute of Lord Vishnu — from “Vishvam” (the Universe itself) to “Sarvapraharanayudhah” (the one who wields all weapons). The most renowned commentary on these names was written by Adi Shankaracharya. Reciting these names daily is considered one of the most powerful spiritual practices in Vaishnavism.

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