Atmaj आत्मज

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pronounced as Atmaja
Hindi (Sanskrit) आत्मज

Atmaj meaning: Self-Originated

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Atmaj name meaning

Literal meaning of Atmaj:

Sanskrit Name Atmaj (Sanskrit आत्मज) literally means originating from intellect. Atmaj also refers to self-originating.

Intended meaning of Atmaj:

Reference of Atmaj is found in various Epics like Mahabharata and Ramayana as self-originated.
Atmaj founds to be referenced in Nirukty, Manu-Smiriti and Ramayana where it means a son or someone who is born from one's self.
Atmaj is described in Varah Mihir's Yogyatra (वराह-मिहिर योगयात्रा) where Atmaj is the name of the fifth lunar mansion.
Lexicographers like Amar Singh and Halayudh have used this name with the meanings as originating from intellect. They have also used this name as the reasoning faculty.

Popularity of Atmaj

Atmaj is a not a popular name in the USA. In India also Atmaj is not a popular name. Here it is used by only few people as the name of their children.

In our opinion Atmaj is a rare name with good Sanskrit meaning. Atmaj also has mythological significance.