Shesha the story behind the name
Here is the story behind the name Shesha — where it comes from, what it means and why families still choose it.
Shesha — also Ananta, "the endless" — is the great serpent who floats upon the cosmic ocean, his coils the bed of Vishnu and his hoods the canopy of the worlds. When he uncoils, time begins; when he gathers, it ends.
"It is said he holds all the planets upon his hoods, and sings the glories of Vishnu with every one of his thousand mouths."
Eternal and devoted, Shesha represents patience, endurance and the unseen support that upholds everything. A child named Shesha carries steadiness, loyalty and quiet, foundational strength.
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