Hanuman is known by many names. This list
contains 108 different names of Lord Hanumana with their meanings.
Lord Hanuman is the epitome of devotion and dedication towards his Lord
Rama. Shri Hanuman is considered as the avatar or incarnation of Lord
Shiva. Hanuman is also known as the Monkey God, who represents strength,
valor, wisdom, intellect and sincere devotion. Hanuman is a powerful God
who observed celibacy throughout his life. Lord Hanuman is often
worshipped to attain mental peace, knowledge, strength and power.
Hanuman is known by different names like Pavanputra, Anjaneya,
Bajrangbali, Jai Veer Hanuman and many more names. The following list
contains 108 names of Hanuman with their meanings:
| Name |
Meaning |
| Anjaneya |
Son of Anjana |
| Anjanagarbhasambhoota |
Born of Anjani |
| Ashokavanikachhetre |
Destroyer of Ashoka Orchard |
| Akshahantre |
Slayer of Aksha |
| Balarka |
Sadrushanana Like the Rising Sun |
| Bheemasenasahayakrute |
Helper of Bheema |
| Batnasiddhikara |
Granter of Strength |
| Bhakthavatsala |
Protector of Devotees |
| Bajrangbali |
With strength of daamod |
| Bhavishya |
Chaturanana Aware of Future Happenings |
| Chanchaladwala |
Glittering Tail Suspended Above The Head. |
| Chiranjeevini |
Immortal |
| Chaturbahave |
Four-Armed |
| Dashabahave |
Ten-Armed |
| Danta |
Peaceful |
| Dheera |
Courageous |
| Deenabandhave |
Defender of the Oppressed |
| Daithyakulantaka |
Destroyer of Demons |
| Daityakarya |
Vidhyataka Destroyer of All Demons' Activities |
| Dhruddavrata |
Determined Meditator |
| Dashagreevakulantaka |
Slayer of the Ten-Headed Ravana Race |
| Gandharvavidya |
Tatvangna Exponent in the Art of Celestials |
| Gandhamadhana |
Shailastha Resident of Gandhamadhana |
| Hanumanta |
One with Puffy Cheeks |
| Indrajit |
Prahitamoghabrahmastra Vinivaraka Remover of the Effect of
Indrajit's Brahmastra |
| Jambavatpreeti |
Vardhana Winner of Jambavan's Love |
| JaiKapeesh |
Hailing Monkey |
| Kapeeshwara |
Lord of Monkeys |
| Kabalikruta |
One who swallowed the Sun |
| Kapisenanayaka |
Head of the Monkey Army |
| Kumarabrahmacharine |
Youthful Bachelor |
| Kesarinandan |
Son of Kesari |
| Kesarisuta |
Son of Kesari |
| Kalanemi |
Pramathana Slayer of Kalanemi |
| Harimarkatamarkata |
Lord of the Monkeys |
| Karagrahavimoktre |
One who Frees from Imprisonment |
| Kalanabha |
Organizer of Time |
| Kanchanabha |
Golden-Hued Body |
| Kamaroopine |
Altering Form at Will |
| Lankineebhanjana |
Slayer of Lankini |
| Lakshmanapranadatre |
Reviver of Lakshmana's Life |
| Lankapuravidahaka |
The One Who Burnt Lanka |
| Lokapujya |
Worshipped by the Universe |
| Maruti |
Son of Marut (wind god) |
| Mahadhyuta |
Most Radiant |
| Mahakaya |
One with colossal body |
| Manojavaya |
Swiftness like Wind |
| Mahatmane |
Supreme Being |
| Mahavira |
Most Courageous |
| Marutatmaja |
Adored Like Gems |
| Mahabala |
Parakrama Of Great Strength |
| Mahatejase |
Most Radiant |
| Maharavanamardana |
Slayer of the Famous Ravana |
| Mahatapase |
Great Meditator |
| Navavyakruti |
Pandita Skilful Scholar |
| Parthadhwajagrasamvasine |
Having Principal Place on Arjuna's Flag |
| Pragnya |
Scholar |
| Prasannatmane |
Cheerful |
| Pratapavate |
Known for Valour |
| Paravidhyaparihara |
Destroyer of Enemies Wisdom |
| Parashaurya |
Vinashana Destroyer of Enemy's Valour |
| Parijata |
Tarumoolastha Dweller under the Parijata Tree |
| Prabhave |
Popular Lord |
| Paramantra |
Nirakartre Acceptor of Rama's Mantra Only |
| Pingalaksha |
Pink-Eyed |
| Pavanputra |
Son of Wind god |
| Panchavaktra |
Five-Faced |
| Parayantra |
Prabhedaka Destroyer of Enemies' Missions |
| Ramasugreeva |
Sandhatre Mediator between Rama and Sugreeva |
| Ramakathalolaya |
Crazy of listening Rama's Story |
| Ratnakundala |
Deeptimate Wearing Gem-Studded Earrings |
| Rudraveerya |
Samudbhava Born of Shiva |
| Ramachudamaniprada |
Deliverer of Rama's Ring |
| Ramabhakta |
Devoted to Rama |
| Ramadhuta |
Ambassador of Rama |
| Rakshovidhwansakaraka |
Slayer of Demons |
| Sankatamochanan |
Reliever of sorrows |
| Sitadevi |
Mudrapradayaka Deliverer of the Ring of Sita |
| Sarvamayavibhanjana |
Destroyer of All Illusions |
| Sarvabandha |
Vimoktre Detacher of all Relationship |
| Sarvagraha |
Nivashinay Killer of all Evil Effects of Planets |
| Sarvaduhkhahara |
Reliever of all Agonies |
| Sarvalolkacharine |
Wanderer of all Places |
| Sarvamantra |
Swaroopavate Possessor of all Hymns |
| Sarvatantra |
Sawaroopine Shape of all Hymns |
| Sarvayantratmaka |
Dweller in all Yantras |
| Sarvarogahara |
Reliever of all Ailments |
| Sarvavidhyasampath |
Pradayaka Granter of Knowledge and Wisdom |
| Shrunkalabandhamochaka |
Reliever from a Chain of Distresses |
| Sitashoka |
Nivarana Destroyer of Sita's Sorrow |
| Shrimate |
Honored |
| Simhikaprana |
Bhanjana Slayer of Simhika |
| Sugreeva |
Sachiva Minister of Sugreeva |
| Shoora |
Gallant |
| Surarchita |
Worshipped by Celestials |
| Sphatikabha |
Spotless, Crystal-Clear |
| Sanjeevananagahatre |
Carrier of Sanjeevi Mount |
| Shuchaye |
Pure, Chaste |
| Shanta |
Very Composed and Calm |
| Shatakanttamadapahate |
Destroyer of Shatakantta's Arrogance |
| Sitanveshana |
Pandita Skilful in finding Sita's Whereabouts |
| Sharapanjarabhedaka |
Destroyer of the Nest made of Arrows |
| Sitaramapadaseva |
Always engaged in Rama's Service |
| Sagarotharaka |
Leapt Across the Ocean |
| Tatvagyanaprada |
Granter of Wisdom |
| Vanara |
Monkey |
| Vibheeshanapriyakara |
Beloved of Vibheeshana |
| Vajrakaya |
Hard Like Metal |
| Vardhimainakapujita |
Worshipped by Mynaka |
| Vagmine |
Spokesman |
| Vijitendriya |
Controller of the Senses |
| Vajranakha |
Strong-Nailed |
| Vagadheeksha |
Lord of Spokesmen |
| Yogine |
Yogi (Saint) |
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