What origin is the name Nanjunda?

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

What are good brother names for Nanjunda?

Names from the same indian tradition pair naturally with Nanjunda — for example Jay, Arjun, Aarav. You can browse more on our indian names page.

What is the rashi of the name Nanjunda?

Nanjunda starts with the syllable “Na” (ना), which traditionally belongs to Anuradha nakshatra, pada 1, in Vrishchik rashi (Scorpio). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Nanjunda

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Nanjunda

Nanjunda

Unisex

Indian

3 syllables

Nanjunda is an Indian unisex name meaning "Lord Shiva who drank the poison".

With Indian roots, Nanjunda is a unisex name that means "Lord Shiva who drank the poison". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Lord Shiva who drank the poison

Popularity

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Quick answers about Nanjunda

What does Nanjunda mean?

Nanjunda is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Lord Shiva who drank the poison".

How popular is Nanjunda?

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Brother names that go with Nanjunda

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

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Name numerology

1is the Chaldean number for Nanjunda.

Number 1 is linked with leadership, independence and new beginnings.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Na (ना)
Rashi: Vrishchik (Scorpio)
Nakshatra: Anuradha, pada 1
Name number: 1

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