Find out how popular the first name Sudarshan has been for the last 14 years (from 1999 to 2012) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Sudarshan by gender

Based on the last 14 years of data, Sudarshan is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2012, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Sudarshan.

The history of the first name Sudarshan

The name Sudarshan has its origins in the Sanskrit language, a classical language of ancient India. It is a compound word derived from the Sanskrit roots "su" meaning good or beautiful, and "darshan" meaning sight or vision. The name's literal translation is "beautiful vision" or "good vision."

Sudarshan is a Hindu name that has been in use for centuries. It is closely associated with the Sudarshan Chakra, a powerful spinning disc-like weapon wielded by the Hindu god Vishnu. The Sudarshan Chakra is a symbol of divine power, protection, and the ability to destroy evil.

The name Sudarshan appears in several ancient Hindu scriptures, including the Mahabharata and the Puranas. In the Mahabharata, the Sudarshan Chakra is described as a powerful weapon used by Vishnu to defeat the asura (demonic beings) during the cosmic battle between good and evil.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sudarshan dates back to the 8th century CE. Sudarshan Acharya, a renowned Hindu philosopher and scholar, lived during this period and wrote several influential treatises on Advaita Vedanta, a school of Hindu philosophy.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Sudarshan. Sudarshan Sahu (1597-1660) was a prominent Sanskrit scholar and poet from the Mughal Empire. Sudarshan Sahitya Sammelan (1889-1973) was a renowned Hindi writer and literary critic who played a significant role in the development of modern Hindi literature.

Sudarshan Chakra (1922-2020) was an esteemed Indian independence activist, freedom fighter, and politician who served as the Speaker of the Lok Sabha (lower house of the Indian parliament) from 1977 to 1980. Sudarshan Raghunathan (born 1957) is a renowned Indian classical dancer and choreographer, known for his contributions to the Bharatanatyam dance form.

Sudarshan Pattnaik (born 1977) is a globally acclaimed Indian sand artist and sculptor, who has created numerous large-scale sand sculptures and holds several Guinness World Records for his remarkable sand art creations.

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