Pronunciation of 'jagannathan'
The name 'Jagannathan' originates from Sanskrit and is commonly used in India. It is derived from 'Jagannatha,' which means 'Lord of the Universe,' a reference to Lord Vishnu or Krishna. Below are the pronunciations and meanings in English and its original language, Sanskrit.
Word Origin
Sanskrit, India
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A name derived from Sanskrit, often used in India, meaning 'Lord of the Universe.'
Pronounced as ‘juh-GAN-uh-thun.’ ‘Juh’ as in ‘jug,’ ‘GAN’ with stress, ‘uh’ as in ‘about,’ and ‘thun’ as in ‘button.’
Sanskrit (India)
Derived from 'Jagannatha,' meaning 'Lord of the Universe,' a title for Lord Vishnu or Krishna.
Pronounced as ‘juh-GUN-nah-thun.’ ‘Juh’ as in ‘jug,’ ‘GUN’ with stress, ‘nah’ as in ‘nah,’ and ‘thun’ with a soft aspirated 'th.'