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Damodar

दामोदर

One who has a rope around his belly

Damodar is a Sanskrit name derived from the words 'dama' (rope) and 'udara' (belly). It is a significant name for Lord Krishna, referring to the episode where Mother Yashoda tied him to a grinding mortar to restrain his childhood mischief.

BoySanskritMeen · PiscesPurva BhadrapadaPythagorean no. 11 · The Peacemaker3 syllables
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Damodar in Indian languages

Hindi / Marathiदामोदर
Bengaliদামোদর
Punjabiਦਾਮੋਦਰ
Gujaratiદામોદર
Odiaଦାମୋଦର
Teluguదామోదర
Kannadaದಾಮೋದರ
Malayalamദാമോദര
Tamilதாமோதர

Pythagorean numerology 11 · The Peacemaker — in this tradition, the number is associated with traits such as gentle, cooperative, intuitive and diplomatic.

Meen rashi · Pisces — element Water, ruled by Jupiter. Common naming sounds include Di, Du, Tha, Jha, Da, Cha and Chi.

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  • GeneralProvenance note

    Sanskrit epithet of Krishna (dāma + udara) meaning having a rope around his belly.

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