Meaning & Lineage
Meaning: Abhimanyu means "one with heroic temperament, fearless and self-respecting."
Parents
Arjuna & Subhadra
Grandparents
Pandu & Kunti; Vasudeva (maternal)
Era
Dvapara Yuga
Associated Scripture
Mahabharata
Rashi
Kumbha
Nakshatra
Shatabhisha
Numerology
8
Lucky Colour
Blue
Lucky Number
8
Why Was This Name Given?
Named for his fearless spirit, Abhimanyu learned to break into the deadly Chakravyuha formation while still in the womb — a boy whose courage outran his years.
The Story
At just sixteen, Abhimanyu rode alone into the Chakravyuha, a battle formation he knew how to enter but not to leave. He fought on against impossible odds and fell a hero, his courage outlasting his life.
His name gives a child fearless spirit and the brightness of youth that refuses to back down.
Numerology: 8 · Rashi: Kumbha · Nakshatra: Shatabhisha · Lucky Colour: Blue · Scripture: Mahabharata
Frequently Asked Questions
How did Abhimanyu learn the Chakravyuha?
He heard Arjuna describe it while still in his mother’s womb, learning to enter but never to exit.