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Surya (సూర్య)

Sun god

Surya (Telugu: సూర్య) is a male Hindu/Telugu baby name meaning "Sun god". It is associated with Shatabhisha Nakshatra (Pada 4) and the starting syllable "Su" in standard Telugu nakshatra-pada baby-naming tradition. Chaldean numerology value: 4 (Rahu · discipline, structure, practicality, hard work).

Name Details

Name (English)Surya
Name (Telugu)సూర్య
MeaningSun god
Gendermale
NakshatraShatabhisha (శతభిష)
PadaPada 4 (syllable "Su")
Numerology (Chaldean)4 — Rahu · discipline, structure, practicality, hard work

About Shatabhisha Nakshatra Names

Names beginning with the syllables "Go, Sa, Si, Su" (one per pada) are traditionally assigned to children born under Shatabhisha (శతభిష) Nakshatra in the Telugu/Andhra naming tradition. The pada (quarter) of the nakshatra at the moment of birth determines which specific syllable applies — Surya belongs to Pada 4 (syllable "Su"). See the complete Shatabhisha Nakshatra guide for personality traits, compatible nakshatras, and remedies.

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Choosing a Name in Vedic Tradition

In Hindu tradition, the choice of a baby's name (nāmakaraṇa — the Vedic naming sacrament) is one of the 16 saṃskāras described in the Gṛhya Sūtras. The name is traditionally selected based on the syllable corresponding to the child's nakshatra-pāda (lunar mansion quarter) at birth, with the namakaran ceremony performed on the 11th or 12th day after birth. This Telugu / Sanskrit name guide lists each name's nakshatra-pāda association, numerological signature (Chaldean system), gender, and traditional meaning to help parents select an auspicious match for their newborn.

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Methodology & Sources

Nakshatra-syllable associations follow the classical 27-nakshatra × 4-pada mapping table standard across Andhra-Telangana Vaidika tradition. Numerology values use the Chaldean numerology system (1-8 mapping; 9 sacred / excluded; reduces multi-digit to single root). Verified against Pandit Ramachandra Sharma's Vedic Jyotisha lineage. Names are presented with Telugu script + IAST transliteration for reading clarity.

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