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Dhruv — North star
Anaya — Caring free soul
Kabir — The great one
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Divine Personalities

Draupadiद्रौपदी

The Fire-Born Empress of the Mahabharata

Draupadi, born of fire and wife of the five Pandavas, is a central figure of the Mahabharata and a symbol of courage and dharma.

“When her honour was attacked in open court, it was Krishna himself who answered her cry and saved her.”
Illustration of Draupadi
MeaningDraupadi (द्रौपदी) — "daughter of Drupada"
Also Known AsKrishnaa, Panchali, Yajnaseni, Mahasati, Parshati and more
TypeDivine Personalities
Divine Names10 names, each with its own meaning

The Story of Draupadi

Timeless wisdom for modern life

Draupadi, born of fire and wife of the five Pandavas, is a central figure of the Mahabharata and a symbol of courage and dharma.

Born of fire, she became the proud, unyielding heart of an epic.

Draupadi rose from the sacred fire, the daughter of King Drupada, and became the wife of the five Pandavas and the empress at the centre of the Mahabharata. Brilliant, proud and fiercely just, she would not let a single wrong go unanswered.

Draupadi represents dignity, courage and the refusal to bow to injustice. A daughter named Draupadi carries strength, intelligence and an unbreakable sense of self.

Read the full name story of Draupadi →

The Name"daughter of Drupada"
Also Known AsDraupadi (Daughter of Drupada), Krishnaa (Dark-complexioned one), Panchali (Princess of Panchala)
Who Is Draupadi?Draupadi, born of fire and wife of the five Pandavas, is a central figure of the Mahabharata and a symbol of courage and dharma.
TraditionDraupadi belongs to the Divine Personalities of Indian tradition.

Legends behind the names

Why Yajnaseni?Draupadi is called YajnaseniDraupadi emerged from a sacred fire sacrifice (Yajna), hence the name Yajnaseni.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Draupadi mean?

The name Draupadi means "daughter of Drupada".

Who is Draupadi?

Draupadi, born of fire and wife of the five Pandavas, is a central figure of the Mahabharata and a symbol of courage and dharma.

What are the other names of Draupadi?

Draupadi is also known as Krishnaa (Dark-complexioned one), Panchali (Princess of Panchala), Yajnaseni (Born from sacrifice), Mahasati (Great virtuous woman), Parshati (Descendant of Prishata), Agnikanya (Daughter of fire), among 9 names in all.

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