Learn 108 Names of Lord Hanuman: Their Meaning & Significance

Bold, courageous, and always at the service of Lord Ram - that’s what describes Lord Hanuman the best. Hanuman is one of the most powerful Hindu deities who is widely worshiped across India and beyond.

And while he is so widely worshipped, Hanuman is known by many names, each of which highlights a different aspect of his divine personality.

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In this article, we’ll learn about the 108 names of Lord Hanuman, their meanings, and their significance in Hindu mythology. Meanwhile, we’ll also understand how chanting these names can bring spiritual benefits and inner strength.

Who is Lord Hanuman?

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Hanuman was the son of Anjana and the wind god Vayu, which is why he is often called Anjaneya or Pavanputra. He played a crucial role in the Hindu epic Ramayana and there is no one who could stand against his strength, intelligence, and unparalleled devotion to Lord Rama.

His ability to fly, shape-shift, and perform incredible feats of power is what left even the most powerful deities in awe.

And not just his, Hanuman is considered an incarnation of Lord Shiva and is worshipped for his virtues of humility, devotion, and service.

108 Names of Lord Hanuman with Mantras & Meanings

S. No	Name	Name Mantra	Meaning
1	Anjaneya	ॐ आञ्जनेयाय नमः।	Son of Anjana
2	Mahavira	ॐ महावीराय नमः।	Strong and Powerful
3	Hanuman	ॐ हनुमते नमः।	One with puffy cheeks
4	Marutatmaja	ॐ मारुतात्मजाय नमः।	Dearest to Pawan Dev
5	Tatvajnanaprada	ॐ तत्वज्ञानप्रदाय नमः।	Granter of Philosophy
6	Sitadevimudrapradayaka	ॐ सीतादेवीमुद्राप्रदायकाय नमः।	Deliverer of Lord Ram’s ring to Sita
7	Ashokavanikachhetta	ॐ अशोकवनिकाच्छेत्रे नमः	Destroyer of Ashok Vatika (Orchard)
8	Sarvamayavibhanjana	ॐ सर्वमायाविभञ्जनाय नमः।	Destroyer of all illusions
9	Sarvabandhavimokta	ॐ सर्वबन्धविमोक्त्रे नमः।	Detacher of all relationships
10	Rakshovidhwansakaraka	ॐ रक्षोविध्वंसकारकाय नमः।	Slayer of demons
11	Paravidyaparihara	ॐ परविद्यापरिहाराय नमः।	Destroyer of the wisdom of enemies
12	Parashauryavinashana	ॐ परशौर्यविनाशनाय नमः।	Destroyer of enemy’s courage
13	Paramantranirakarta	ॐ परमन्त्रनिराकर्त्रे नमः।	One who chants Lord Rama’s Mantra
14	Parayantraprabhedaka	ॐ परयन्त्रप्रभेदकाय नमः।	Destroyer of enemies plans and missions
15	Sarvagrahavinashi	ॐ सर्वग्रहविनाशिने नमः।	Destroyer of harmful effects of Grahas (planets)
16	Bheemasenasahayakruthe	ॐ भीमसेनसहायकृते नमः।	One who supported Bheema
17	Sarvadukhahara	ॐ सर्वदुःखहराय नमः।	Remover of all the sufferings
18	Sarvalolkacharine	ॐ सर्वलोकचारिणे नमः।	Wanderer of all the three Lokas (worlds)
19	Manojavaya	ॐ मनोजवाय नमः।	The one with wind-like speed
20	Parijata Drumoolastha	ॐ पारिजातद्रुमूलस्थाय नमः।	One who resides under Parijata tree
21	Sarvamantra Swaroopavate	ॐ सर्वमन्त्रस्वरूपवते नमः।	Possessor of all hymns
22	Sarvatantra Swaroopine	ॐ सर्वतन्त्रस्वरूपिणे नमः।	Lord of all tantras
23	Sarvayantratmaka	ॐ सर्वयन्त्रात्मकाय नमः।	One dwelling in all yantras
24	Kapishwara	ॐ कपीश्वराय नमः।	Lord of apes
25	Mahakaya	ॐ महाकायाय नमः।	One with extremely large body
26	Sarvarogahara	ॐ सर्वरोगहराय नमः।	Reliever of all problems
27	Prabhu	ॐ प्रभवे नमः।	One who is worshipped across the entire universe
28	Balasiddhikara	ॐ बलसिद्धिकराय नमः।	The granter of strength
29	Sarvavidyasampatpradayaka	ॐ सर्वविद्यासम्पत्प्रदायकाय नमः।	Provider of wealth and wisdom
30	Kapisenanayaka	ॐ कपिसेनानायकाय नमः।	Chief of ape army
31	Bhavishyachchaturanana	ॐ भविष्यच्चतुराननाय नमः।	One who knows the future
32	Kumarabrahmachari	ॐ कुमारब्रह्मचारिणे नमः।	Young bachelor
33	Ratnakundaladiptiman	ॐ रत्नकुण्डलदीप्तिमते नमः।	One wearing gem-studded earrings
34	Chanchaladbalasannaddhalambamanashikhojjwala	ॐ चञ्चलद्बालसन्नद्धलम्बमानशिखोज्ज्वलाय नमः।	One with a tail higher than his head
35	Gandharvavidyatatvajna	ॐ गन्धर्वविद्यातत्वज्ञाय नमः।	Well versed in Gandharva vidya
36	Mahabalaparakrama	ॐ महाबलपराक्रमाय नमः।	Strong and courageous
37	Karagrihavimokta	ॐ कारागृहविमोक्त्रे नमः।	One who frees from any shackles or imprisonment
38	Shrinkhalabandhamochaka	ॐ शृङ्खलाबन्धमोचकाय नमः।	One who relieves from a chain of thoughts causing distress
39	Sagarottaraka	ॐ सागरोत्तारकाय नमः।	One who took a leap across the ocean
40	Prajna	ॐ प्राज्ञाय नमः।	A great scholar
41	Ramaduta	ॐ रामदूताय नमः।	Representative of Lord Rama
42	Pratapavan	ॐ प्रतापवते नमः।	One who is known for courage and valor
43	Vanara	ॐ वानराय नमः।	One existing in the form of an ape
44	Kesarisuta	ॐ केसरीसुताय नमः।	Son of kesari
45	Sitashokanivaraka	ॐ सीताशोकनिवारकाय नमः।	One who destroyed all of Sita’s sufferings
46	Anjanagarbhasambhuta	ॐ अञ्जनागर्भसम्भूताय नमः।	Born from the womb of Maa Anjana
47	Balarkasadrishanana	ॐ बालार्कसदृशाननाय नमः।	One with the radiance as that of a sun
48	Vibhishanapriyakara	ॐ विभीषणप्रियकराय नमः।	Beloved of Vibhishana
49	Dashagrivakulantaka	ॐ दशग्रीवकुलान्तकाय नमः।	One who destroyed the dynasty of ten-headed Ravana
50	Lakshmanapranadata	ॐ लक्ष्मणप्राणदात्रे नमः।	One who revived the life of Lakshmana
51	Vajrakaya	ॐ वज्रकायाय नमः।	Powerful and strong like Vajra
52	Mahadyuti	ॐ महाद्युतये नमः।	The most radiant one
53	Chiranjivi	ॐ चिरञ्जीविने नमः।	The immortal one
54	Ramabhakta	ॐ रामभक्ताय नमः।	The ardent devotee of Lord Rama
55	Daityakaryavighataka	ॐ दैत्यकार्यविघातकाय नमः।	One who turns all the efforts of demon futile
56	Akshahanta	ॐ अक्षहन्त्रे नमः।	One who slayed Akshaya, the son of Ravana
57	Kanchanabha	ॐ काञ्चनाभाय नमः।	One with a golden-hued body
58	Panchavaktra	ॐ पञ्चवक्त्राय नमः।	One with five faces
59	Mahatapas	ॐ महातपसे नमः।	The great meditator
60	Lankinibhanjana	ॐ लङ्किनीभञ्जनाय नमः।	The one who freed demon Lankini from a curse
61	Shriman	ॐ श्रीमते नमः।	One who is respected and worshiped across the universe
62	Simhikapranabhanjana	ॐ सिंहिकाप्राणभञ्जनाय नमः।	One who slayed Simhika
63	Gandhamadanashailastha	ॐ गन्धमादनशैलस्थाय नमः।	One residing in the Gandhamadana Mountain
64	Lankapuravidahaka	ॐ लङ्कापुरविदाहकाय नमः।	One who burnt the Lanka
65	Sugrivasachiva	ॐ सुग्रीवसचिवाय नमः।	Minister of Sugriva
66	Dhira	ॐ धीराय नमः।	Brave and courageous
67	Shura	ॐ शूराय नमः।	Bold and daring
68	Daityakulantaka	ॐ दैत्यकुलान्तकाय नमः।	The destroyer of demons
69	Surarchita	ॐ सुरार्चिताय नमः।	The one worshipped by all the devatas
70	Mahatejas	ॐ महातेजसे नमः।	The one with ultimate radiance
71	Ramachudamaniprada	ॐ रामचूडामणिप्रदायकाय नमः।	The one who delivered Maa Sita’s Chudamani to Lord Ram
72	Kamarupi	ॐ कामरूपिणे नमः।	One who can take any shape and form
73	Pingalaksha	ॐ पिङ्गलाक्षाय नमः।	One with reddish brown eyes
74	Vardhimainakapujita	ॐ वार्धिमैनाकपूजिताय नमः।	The one worshipped by Mainaka mountain and ocean
75	Kavalikritamartandamandala	ॐ कवलीकृतमार्तण्डमण्डलाय नमः।	One who swallowed the sun
76	Vijitendriya	ॐ विजितेन्द्रियाय नमः।	The controller of all the senses
77	Ramasugrivasandhata	ॐ रामसुग्रीवसन्धात्रे नमः।	One who initiated friendship between Lord Rama and Sugriva
78	Maharavanamardana	ॐ महारावणमर्दनाय नमः।	One who slayed Maharavana
79	Sphatikabha	ॐ स्फटिकाभाय नमः।	One with an aura as that of a crystal gem
80	Vagadhisha	ॐ वागधीशाय नमः।	God of speech
81	Navavyakritipandita	ॐ नवव्याकृतिपण्डिताय नमः।	A highly skilled scholar
82	Chaturbahu	ॐ चतुर्बाहवे नमः।	The Lord with four-arms
83	Dinabandhu	ॐ दीनबन्धवे नमः।	Friend and supporter of the downtrodden
84	Mahatma	ॐ महात्मने नमः।	The supreme being
85	Bhakthavatsala	ॐ भक्तवत्सलाय नमः।	One who is kind to all the devotees
86	Sanjivananagaharta	ॐ सञ्जीवननगाहर्त्रे नमः।	One who brought the sanjivani parvat (mountain)
87	Shuchi	ॐ शुचये नमः।	The holiest one
88	Vagmi	ॐ वाग्मिने नमः।	The great orator
89	Dridhavrata	ॐ दृढव्रताय नमः।	One who sticks to his words or vow
90	Kalanemipramathana	ॐ कालनेमिप्रमथनाय नमः।	One who slayed Kalanemi
91	Harimarkatamarkata	ॐ हरिमर्कटमर्कटाय नमः।	Lord of apes
92	Danta	ॐ दान्ताय नमः।	One who generously donates
93	Shanta	ॐ शान्ताय नमः।	The one with a calm nature
94	Prasannatma	ॐ प्रसन्नात्मने नमः।	Happy and cheerful
95	Shatakanthamadapahrit	ॐ शतकण्ठमदापहृते नमः।	The one who destroyed the arrogance of Shatakantha
96	Yogi	ॐ योगिने नमः।	The great yogi
97	Ramakathalola	ॐ रामकथालोलाय नमः।	One who’s eager to listen Ram katha
98	Sitanveshanapandita	ॐ सीतान्वेषणपण्डिताय नमः।	One who is skilled in finding the whereabouts of Sita
99	Vajradamshrta	ॐ वज्रदंष्ट्राय नमः।	Strong like Vajra
100	Vajranakha	ॐ वज्रनखाय नमः।	One with strong nails as Vajra
101	Rudraviryasamudbhava	ॐ रुद्रवीर्यसमुद्भवाय नमः।	The incarnation of Lord Shiva
102	Indrajitprahitamoghabrahmastravinivaraka	ॐ इन्द्रजित्प्रहितामोघब्रह्मास्त्रविनिवारकाय नमः।	One with the ability to nullify the effects of Indrajita’s Brahmastra
103	Parthadhwajagrasamvasi	ॐ पार्थ ध्वजाग्रसंवासिने नमः।	The one who is placed topmost on Arjuna’s flag
104	Sharapanjarabhedaka	ॐ शरपञ्जरभेदकाय नमः।	One who breaks through from the prison of enemies
105	Dashabahu	ॐ दशबाहवे नमः।	The Lord with ten arms
106	Lokapujya	ॐ लोकपूज्याय नमः।	One who is worshipped in all the Lokas (worlds)
107	Jambavatpritivardhana	ॐ जाम्बवत्प्रीतिवर्धनाय नमः।	The beloved of Jambvanta
108	Sitasametashriramapadasevadhurandhara	ॐ सीतासमेतश्रीरामपादसेवाधुरन्धराय नमः।	One who is devoted to the service of Lord Ram and Sita

Significance of Lord Anjaneya Names in Worship

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Each of Hanuman Ji’s 108 names represents a different quality or divine power. Chanting these names is believed to bring spiritual and material benefits, including courage, protection, and success.

Here’s how you can chant Lord Hanuman’s name for maximum benefit:

Recite Daily: Chanting Hanuman’s names regularly, especially on Tuesdays and Saturdays, can be highly beneficial.
Use a Japa Mala (Rosary): Repeating his names 108 times using a prayer bead mala can help build a spiritual connection.
Chant with Devotion: The power of chanting is amplified only when done with sincerity and focus. Hence, always dedicate yourself to the divine while praying.
Combine with Hanuman Chalisa: Reading or listening to the Hanuman Chalisa along with these names can help enhance their effectiveness.

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Takeaway

Hanuman is much more than a legendary figure; he is a source of strength, devotion, and divine energy. His various names of Hanuman reflect his different roles and divine qualities. Whether you call him Anjaneya, Bajrangbali, or Mahavira, chanting the different names of Lord Hanuman brings inner strength, wisdom, and divine protection.

Incorporating the 108 names of Lord Hanuman into your spiritual practice can be a powerful way to connect with his energy and invite his blessings into your life.

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