Janamejay
pronounced /Ja-na-me-jay/
Victorious emperor to whom the Mahabharata was first narrated by Vaishampayana
About the name
Janamejay is an epic Sanskrit boy name meaning 'Victorious emperor to whom the Mahabharata was first narrated'.
Frequently Asked Questions about Janamejay
- What is the meaning of the name Janamejay?
- Janamejay means "Victorious emperor to whom the Mahabharata was first narrated by Vaishampayana". It is a traditional boy name of Sanskrit origin.
- What is the Rashi (zodiac sign) for Janamejay?
- The Rashi (zodiac sign) for Janamejay is Makara.
- What is the Nakshatra and Pada for Janamejay?
- The Nakshatra for Janamejay is Uttara Ashadha.
- How is Janamejay written in Hindi and Gujarati scripts?
- हिन्दी (Devanagari): जनमेजय · ગુજરાતી (Gujarati): જનમેજય
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