Teerthankar or Tirthankar?
Two spellings, side by side.
Teerthankar and Tirthankar are two spellings of the same sound. Teerthankar is listed with the meaning "A significant Jain title meaning a ford-maker or spiritual teacher who helps others cross the ocean of rebirth" and Tirthankar with "A title for the liberated souls in Jainism who establish the path to spiritual victory, symbolizing purity and guidance". Teerthankar is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Teerthankar | Tirthankar |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | A significant Jain title meaning a ford-maker or spiritual teacher who helps others cross the ocean of rebirth. | A title for the liberated souls in Jainism who establish the path to spiritual victory, symbolizing purity and guidance. |
| Origin | Tamil | Tamil |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Written | தீர்த்தங்கர் | தீர்த்தங்கர் |
| Say it | Teer-than-kar | Tir-than-kar |
| Popularity | Less often searched here | Less often searched here |
Questions about Teerthankar and Tirthankar
Is Teerthankar or Tirthankar more common?
Teerthankar is more often searched and saved on this site; Tirthankar is also used.
Do Teerthankar and Tirthankar mean the same?
Teerthankar: "A significant Jain title meaning a ford-maker or spiritual teacher who helps others cross the ocean of rebirth". Tirthankar: "A title for the liberated souls in Jainism who establish the path to spiritual victory, symbolizing purity and guidance".
How do you say Teerthankar?
In parts: Teer-than-kar. Tirthankar is said the same way.
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