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Phanibhushan

फणीभूषण

One who wears a serpent as an ornament

Phanibhushan is a Sanskrit epithet for Lord Shiva, composed of 'Phani' (serpent) and 'Bhushan' (ornament). It refers to the snake Vasuki, which is famously depicted around Shiva's neck, symbolizing his mastery over death and time.

BoySanskritDhanu · SagittariusUttarashadaPythagorean no. 4 · The Builder4 syllables
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Phanibhushan in Indian languages

Hindi / Marathiफणीभूषण
Bengaliফণীভূষণ
Punjabiਫਣੀਭੂਸ਼ਣ
Gujaratiફણીભૂષણ
Odiaଫଣୀଭୂଷଣ
Teluguఫణీభూషణ
Kannadaಫಣೀಭೂಷಣ
Malayalamഫണീഭൂഷണ
Tamilபணீபூஷண

Pythagorean numerology 4 · The Builder — in this tradition, the number is associated with traits such as disciplined, dependable, practical and hard-working.

Dhanu rashi · Sagittarius — element Fire, ruled by Jupiter. Common naming sounds include Bhu, Dha, Pha, Dha and Bhe.

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