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Pushyamitra Name Meaning

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  • Meaning:The friend of the best, One who is the friend of the best person
  • Gender:Boy
  • Numerology:7
  • Syllables:5
  • Religion:Hindu
  • Origin:Telugu
  • Rashi:Kanya
  • Nakshatra:Hasta

More About The Name Pushyamitra

The name Pushyamitra is of Sanskrit origin. It is a compound word consisting of two elements: "Pushya," referring to a lunar mansion in Hindu astrology, and "mitra," which means "friend" or "ally" in Sanskrit. Therefore, Pushyamitra can be interpreted as "one who is a friend or ally of Pushya."

There are a few notable individuals associated with the name Pushyamitra. One prominent figure is Pushyamitra Shunga, who was the founder of the Shunga dynasty in ancient India. He served as a general in the Mauryan Empire and later assassinated Emperor Brihadratha, taking control of the throne. Pushyamitra Shunga ruled as the King of Magadha from 185 BCE to 149 BCE.

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