Damodara
Sanskrit · Not verified · 4 syllables
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About the name Damodara
Damodara is a Sanskrit name meaning "one who is bound by a rope," derived from "dama" (rope) and "dara" (bound), referring to the Hindu deity Krishna as a child when his mother Yashoda bound him with a rope.
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Etymology
Damodara is a Sanskrit name meaning "one who is bound by a rope," derived from "dama" (rope) and "dara" (bound), referring to the Hindu deity Krishna as a child when his mother Yashoda bound him with a rope. The name is primarily used in Hindu cultures across India and the diaspora, with deep roots in Hindu mythology and devotional tradition, particularly among Krishna devotees.
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