Indian name meaning
Ekalavya
♂ BoyE·ka·lav·ya · 4 syllables
A devoted, self-taught archer
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Sensitive, cooperative and diplomatic — happiest building harmony and close bonds.
| E | k | a | l | a | v | y | a |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
5 + 2 + 1 + 3 + 1 + 6 + 1 + 1 = 20, then 2 + 0 = 2. So Ekalavya carries the name number 2.
About the name Ekalavya
Ekalavya is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “A devoted, self-taught archer.”
Spoken aloud it is E·ka·lav·ya — 4 syllables. Ekalavya is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ekalavya mean?
Ekalavya means “A devoted, self-taught archer.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Ekalavya a boy or a girl name?
Ekalavya is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Ekalavya?
Ekalavya is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Ekalavya?
Ekalavya has 4 syllables and is said as E·ka·lav·ya.
What is the numerology number of the name Ekalavya?
In the Chaldean system, Ekalavya has the name number 2, “The Peacemaker.”
Is Ekalavya a common name in India?
Ekalavya does not appear in the set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records we check. Those cover adults, so a name popular with today's newborns can still score zero.
What names go well with Ekalavya?
For a sister to Ekalavya, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Ekta, Esha, Anjali or Ira all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Ekalavya?
Navya, Kavya, Divya or Bhavya share Ekalavya's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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