Damodara Name Meaning

BoyDamodara
  • Meaning:Dam=cord, Udara=stomach, Lord when he was tied with a rope around his waist, One of many names of Lord Krishna, meaning rope around the belly in Sanskrit, Krishna was tied with a rope to Urn by Yashoda
  • Gender:Boy
  • Numerology:3
  • Syllables:4
  • Religion:Hindu
  • Origin:Indian
  • Rashi:Meena
  • Nakshatra:Purva Bhadrapada

More About The Name Damodara

The name Damodara originates from Sanskrit and is a combination of two words: "dama" meaning "rope" and "udara" meaning "belly." Therefore, Damodara translates to "he who has a rope around his belly" or "Lord Krishna."

In Hindu mythology, Damodara is an epithet of Lord Krishna, signifying an incident that took place during his childhood. According to the Bhagavata Purana, in this incident, Krishna's mother, Yashoda, tied him with a rope around his belly to prevent him from wandering and causing mischief. However, Krishna, being mischievous, eventually broke the rope. This story symbolizes the limitless divine power and playfulness of Lord Krishna.

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