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Neelakantha Name Meaning

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  • Meaning:Lord Shiva, who has blue color throat., Lord Shiva, who has blue color throat.
  • Gender:Boy
  • Religion:Judaism
  • Origin:Indian

More About The Name Neelakantha

The name Neelakantha is of Sanskrit origin and is commonly used in Hindu culture. In Sanskrit, "neela" means "blue" and "kantha" means "throat," so Neelakantha can be translated to "blue-throated."

According to Hindu mythology, Neelakantha is another name for Lord Shiva. It is believed that when Lord Shiva drank the poison during the churning of the ocean (Samudra Manthan), his throat turned blue, hence the name Neelakantha. Neelakantha is also associated with the deity's compassionate and kind nature.

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