Moggallana name meaning & origin

मोग्गल्लान

Meaning

One of the Buddha’s two chief disciples

Foremost in psychic power

In its source language, Moggallana means “One of the Buddha’s two chief disciples, foremost in psychic power”. It has Pali roots and a long history of use in Buddhist families.

Name Details

Gender

Boy

Origin

Pali

Language

Pali

Religion / Tradition

Buddhist

Name Type

Traditional

Popularity

Popular

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2. Janma Rashi

Nakshatra · Pada

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Quick Facts

Meaning One of the Buddha’s two chief disciples

Gender Boy

Origin Pali

Language Pali

Religion / Tradition Buddhist

Name Type Traditional

Popularity Popular

Moggallana, letter by letter

Moggallana has 10 letters — 4 vowels (o, a, a, a) and 6 consonants. It begins with M and ends with A.

M 4 · O 7 · G 3 · G 3 · A 1 · L 3 · L 3 · A 1 · N 5 · A 1 = 31 → 3 + 1 = 4

By the Chaldean method that TotsName uses, the name number of Moggallana is 4, traditionally linked with Rahu. A name number is a traditional guide for fun and reflection — it does not decide a child’s future. More baby names starting with M.

Questions About Moggallana

What does the name Moggallana mean?

In its source language, Moggallana means “One of the Buddha’s two chief disciples, foremost in psychic power”. It has Pali roots and a long history of use in Buddhist families.

Is Moggallana a boy’s or girl’s name?

Moggallana is listed on TotsName as a boy’s name, most often given in Buddhist families.

What is the origin of Moggallana?

Moggallana is Pali in origin.

How is Moggallana written in Hindi and Sanskrit?

Moggallana is written as मोग्गल्लान in Devanagari, the script used for both Hindi and Sanskrit.

How popular is Moggallana?

Moggallana carries a popular rating on TotsName and begins with M.

Can Moggallana determine a baby’s Rashi or Nakshatra?

No. The Rashi and Nakshatra come only from the date, exact time and place of birth, not from the name Moggallana. Traditional naming may then use the Pada to pick a starting sound.

Important to Know

Moggallana does not set a birth chart; only the birth date, time and place do.

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