What origin is the name Moggallana?

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

What are good sister names for Moggallana?

Names from the same sanskrit tradition pair naturally with Moggallana — for example Maya, Veda, Divya. You can browse more on our sanskrit names page.

What is the rashi of the name Moggallana?

Moggallana starts with the syllable “Mo” (मो), which traditionally belongs to Purva Phalguni nakshatra, pada 1, in Simha rashi (Leo). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Moggallana

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Moggallana

Moggallana

Boy

Sanskrit

2 syllables

Moggallana is a Sanskrit boy's name meaning "A prominent disciple of the Buddha, known for his psychic powers and deep wisdom, traditionally honored in Buddhist history and literary texts.".

With Sanskrit roots, Moggallana is a boy name that means "A prominent disciple of the Buddha, known for his psychic powers and deep wisdom, traditionally honored in Buddhist history and literary texts.". At 10 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Sanskrit
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

A prominent disciple of the Buddha, known for his psychic powers and deep wisdom, traditionally honored in Buddhist history and literary texts.

Popularity

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Quick answers about Moggallana

What does Moggallana mean?

Moggallana is a boy name of Sanskrit origin meaning "A prominent disciple of the Buddha, known for his psychic powers and deep wisdom, traditionally honored in Buddhist history and literary texts.".

How popular is Moggallana?

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Sister names that go with Moggallana

Maya Veda Divya Ahana Uma Nidhi

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Name numerology

4is the Chaldean number for Moggallana.

Number 4 is linked with stability, hard work and loyalty.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Mo (मो)
Rashi: Simha (Leo)
Nakshatra: Purva Phalguni, pada 1
Name number: 4

By tradition, names starting with “Mo” suit babies born in Purva Phalguni nakshatra (pada 1), which falls in Simha rashi. This is read from the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable. The name number uses Chaldean numerology.

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Names with a similar meaning to Moggallana

Moggallana means "A prominent disciple of the Buddha, known for his psychic powers and deep wisdom, traditionally honored in Buddhist history and literary texts." — these names share that spirit.

Sophia — "Wisdom and intelligence" (Greek)
Sofia — "Wisdom, insight" (Greek)
Leah — "A biblical name used in Marathi Christian communities, traditionally meaning weary or delicate." (Hebrew)
Layla — "A poetic name meaning night or dark-haired beauty, famously associated with classic tales of deep love." (Arabic)