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Rehan — Fragrant breeze
Pari — Fairy angel
Dhruv — North star
Anaya — Caring free soul
Kabir — The great one
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Celestial & Cosmic Beings

Garudaगरुड़

The Divine Eagle · Mount of Vishnu

Garuda is the divine eagle, the mount (vahana) of Vishnu and the king of birds, enemy of serpents.

“When he spread his wings, the sky darkened, and even the gods stepped aside.”
Illustration of Garuda
MeaningGaruda (गरुड़) — "devourer" or "eagle"; the divine bird who carries Vishnu
Also Known AsVainateya, Tarkshya, Suparna, Khagesh, Pakshiraja and more
TypeCelestial & Cosmic Beings
Divine Names10 names, each with its own meaning

The Story of Garuda

Timeless wisdom for modern life

Garuda is the divine eagle, the mount (vahana) of Vishnu and the king of birds, enemy of serpents.

The mighty eagle-king who carries Vishnu across the heavens.

Garuda is the king of birds — a magnificent eagle, mount of Vishnu, and sworn enemy of all serpents. So powerful that he once stole the nectar of immortality from the gods, he flies faster than the wind and never tires.

Loyal, swift and fearless, Garuda represents freedom, speed and unbreakable devotion. A child named Garuda carries ambition, courage and a spirit that soars above every obstacle.

Read the full name story of Garuda →

The Name"devourer" or "eagle"; the divine bird who carries Vishnu
Also Known AsGaruda (Divine eagle), Vainateya (Son of Vinata), Tarkshya (Celestial bird)
Who Is Garuda?Garuda is the divine eagle, the mount (vahana) of Vishnu and the king of birds, enemy of serpents.
TraditionGaruda belongs to the Celestial & Cosmic Beings of Indian tradition.

Legends behind the names

Why Vainateya?Garuda is called VainateyaGaruda was born to Vinata, making him Vainateya.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Garuda mean?

The name Garuda means "devourer" or "eagle"; the divine bird who carries Vishnu.

Who is Garuda?

Garuda is the divine eagle, the mount (vahana) of Vishnu and the king of birds, enemy of serpents.

What are the other names of Garuda?

Garuda is also known as Vainateya (Son of Vinata), Tarkshya (Celestial bird), Suparna (Beautiful-winged), Khagesh (King of birds), Pakshiraja (Bird king), Nagantaka (Destroyer of serpents), among 9 names in all.

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