Nataraja
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A male name in India used to honour the god Shiva in his dancing form
- proper noun
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Nataraja
- They named their son Nataraja to honor the family's devotion to Lord Shiva.
Examples
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They named their son Nataraja, reflecting their admiration for the cosmic dancer aspect of Lord Shiva.
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Many families in South India choose Nataraja as a traditional name for boys.
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The statue of Nataraja stood at the entrance of the temple, symbolizing cosmic dance.
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My friend Nataraja loves classical dance.
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Have you met Nataraja at the festival?
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In Hindu art, Nataraja represents Shiva performing his celestial dance, embodying the universe's rhythm.
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Choosing Nataraja as their child's name, they embraced a cultural tradition honoring the divine dancer in Hindu mythology.
Surface Forms
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Etymology
Nataraja comes from the Sanskrit parts nata 'dancer' and raja 'king', and people use it as a boy's name to honour Shiva as the 'king of dance'.