Vajra
/V-AA-JH-R-AA/
Thunderbolt, diamond — Vajra (Sanskrit वज्र) is the dual-meaning word for both 'thunderbolt' (Indra's weapon) and 'diamond' (the hardest substance). In Vajrayana Buddhism, the vajra is the symbol of indestructible enlightened mind. A name carrying both physical strength and spiritual hardness.
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Yes — Vajra is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Thunderbolt, diamond — Vajra (Sanskrit वज्र) is the dual-meaning word for both 'thunderbolt' (Indra's weapon) and 'diamond' (the hardest substance). In Vajrayana Buddhism, the vajra is the symbol of indestructible enlightened mind. A name carrying both physical strength and spiritual hardness.”. It also appears in Buddhist, Jain traditions.
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Meaning & origin
Vajra is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, traditionally used in Hindu families. The name means "Thunderbolt, diamond — Vajra (Sanskrit वज्र) is the dual-meaning word for both 'thunderbolt' (Indra's weapon) and 'diamond' (the hardest substance). In Vajrayana Buddhism, the vajra is the symbol of indestructible enlightened mind. A name carrying both physical strength and spiritual hardness." and belongs to the Courage cluster — names for children who will grow into bold, fearless hearts.
Beyond its Hindu heritage, Vajra is also used in Buddhist, Jain traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among Indian, Tibetan, Nepali, Marathi, Bengali, Gujarati, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayali, Singaporean, American, British families, Vajra carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
What's Vajra's birth star?
In Vedic tradition, a baby's name is matched to their nakshatra (birth star) and rashi (moon sign) — usually through its first syllable. Vajra opens with “Va.” But whether that's auspicious depends on your baby's exact date, time, and place of birth.
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See Vajra's birth-star reading →What does Vajra's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Vajra resonates in either tradition.
Vajra's destiny number is 7 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Vajra's full reading →
Does Vajra go with your family's names?
Vajra breaks into 5 sounds: /V-AA-JH-R-AA/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Vajra sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Vajra beside your family's names →
Names similar to Vajra
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Vajra
What does the name Vajra mean?
Vajra means "Thunderbolt, diamond — Vajra (Sanskrit वज्र) is the dual-meaning word for both 'thunderbolt' (Indra's weapon) and 'diamond' (the hardest substance). In Vajrayana Buddhism, the vajra is the symbol of indestructible enlightened mind. A name carrying both physical strength and spiritual hardness.." It is a boy name of Sanskrit origin, traditionally used in Hindu families.
Is Vajra a boy or girl name?
Vajra is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Vajra?
Vajra is of Sanskrit origin, used in Hindu, Buddhist, Jain traditions, commonly among Indian, Tibetan, Nepali families.
Is Vajra a Hindu name?
Yes. Vajra is a boy name traditionally used in Hindu families, of Sanskrit origin. It also appears in Buddhist, Jain traditions.
What does Vajra mean in Sanskrit?
Vajra originates from Sanskrit, where it means "Thunderbolt, diamond — Vajra (Sanskrit वज्र) is the dual-meaning word for both 'thunderbolt' (Indra's weapon) and 'diamond' (the hardest substance). In Vajrayana Buddhism, the vajra is the symbol of indestructible enlightened mind. A name carrying both physical strength and spiritual hardness.."
What is the numerology of Vajra?
Vajra has a Pythagorean destiny number of 7 — introspection and spiritual wisdom.
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