Nomenclature

Nomenclature:-

Hanuman with a Namaste (Anjali Hasta) posture

The meaning or the origin of word "Hanuman" is unclear. In the Hindu pantheon, deities typically have many synonymous names, each based on the noble characteristic or attribute or reminder of that deity's mythical deed. Hanuman has many names like Maruti, Pawansuta, Bajrangbali, Mangalmurti but these names are rarely used. Hanuman is the common name of the vaanar (semi-ape, semi-man) god.

One interpretation of the term is that it means "one having a jaw (hanu) that is prominent (mant)". This version is supported by a Puranic legend wherein baby Hanuman mistakes the sun for a fruit, attempts to heroically reach it, is wounded and gets a disfigured jaw.

"Hanuman" : the name derives from the Sanskrit words Han ("killed" or "destroyed") and maana(pride); the name implies "The one who destroys false pride". This epithet resonates with the story in the Ramayana about his emotional devotion to Rama and Sita. He combines two of the most cherished traits in the Hindu bhakti -shakti worship traditions: "heroic, strong, assertive excellence" and "loving, emotional devotion to personal god".

Linguistic variations of "Hanuman" include Hanumat, Anuman (Tamil), Hanumantha (Kannada), Hanumanthudu (Telugu). Other names of Hanuman include:

· Anjaney Anjaniputra (Kannada), Anjaneyar (Tamil), Anjaneyudu (Telugu), Anjanisuta all meaning "the son of Hanuman's mother Anjana ".

· Kesari Nandan, based on his father, which means "son of Kesari "

· Maruti, or the son of the wind god;

· Bajrang Bali, "the strong one (bali), who had limbs (anga) as hard as a vajra (bajra)"; this name is widely used in rural North India.

· Sankata Mochana, the remover of dangers (sankata)