What origin is the name Jagannatha?

Jagannatha comes from Indian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Jagannatha?

Names from the same indian tradition pair naturally with Jagannatha — for example Sara, Kiara, Anaya. You can browse more on our indian names page.

What is the rashi of the name Jagannatha?

Jagannatha starts with the syllable “Ja” (जा), which traditionally belongs to Uttara Ashadha nakshatra, pada 3, in Makar rashi (Capricorn). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Jagannatha

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Jagannatha

Jagannatha

Boy

Indian

4 syllables

Jagannatha is an Indian boy's name meaning "King of the universe", Rashi Makar.

With Indian roots, Jagannatha is a boy name that means "King of the universe". At 10 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 4 syllables.

Rashi: Makar
Nakshatra: uttara ashadha (Ja)
Origin: Indian
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 4

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

King of the universe

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Quick answers about Jagannatha

What does Jagannatha mean?

Jagannatha is a boy name of Indian origin meaning "King of the universe".

How popular is Jagannatha?

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Sister names that go with Jagannatha

Sara Kiara Anaya Mira Myra Anika

Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Ja (जा)
Rashi: Makar (Capricorn)
Nakshatra: Uttara Ashadha, pada 3
Name number: 9

By tradition, names starting with “Ja” suit babies born in Uttara Ashadha nakshatra (pada 3), which falls in Makar rashi. This is read from the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable. The name number uses Chaldean numerology.