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Shesha Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Shesha

"One of the primal beings of creation, a many-headed snake who holds all of the planets of the universe on his hoods and constantly sings the glories of Vishnu."

Multiple origins Origin Gender-Neutral
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Meaning
One of the primal beings of creation, a many-headed snake who holds all of the planets of the universe on his hoods and constantly sings the glories of Vishnu.
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
N/A
Life Path
Number 6

📖 What Does Shesha Mean?

Shesha, also known by his epithets Sheshanaga and Adishesha, is a serpentine demigod (naga) and king of the serpents (Nagaraja), as well as a primordial being of creation in Hinduism. In the Puranas, Shesha is said to hold all the planets of the universe on his hoods and to constantly sing the glories of Vishnu from all his mouths. He is sometimes referred to as Ananta or Ananta Shesha.

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Shesha, also known by his epithets Sheshanaga and Adishesha, is a serpentine demigod (naga) and king of the serpents (Nagaraja), as well as a primordial being of creation in Hinduism. In the Puranas, Shesha is said to hold all the planets of the universe on his hoods and to constantly sing the glories of Vishnu from all his mouths. He is sometimes referred to as Ananta or Ananta Shesha.…

Root Element
Shesha
Core Meaning
"One of the primal beings of creation, a many-headed snake who holds all of the planets of the universe on his hoods and constantly sings the glories of Vishnu."
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🔢 Numerology of Shesha

S 1
H 8
E 5
S 1
H 8
A 1
SUM 6
6
Life Path
Nurturing & Responsibility
6
Soul Urge
Nurturing & Responsibility
9
Personality
Compassion & Idealism

Life Path 6 — Nurturing & Responsibility: Compassionate, family-oriented, and generous.

Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Shesha" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "One of the primal beings of creation, a many-headed snake who holds all of the planets of the universe on his hoods and constantly sings the glories of Vishnu.".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form, established across English-speaking and Muslim communities.

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Today (2026)

A name used globally.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Shesha?

The Life Path number for Shesha is 6, associated with Nurturing & Responsibility. Soul Urge: 6. Personality: 9.

Is Shesha a boy or girl name?

Shesha is Gender-Neutral. Based on US data, 50% male and 50% female.

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