How Many Names Does Lord Hanuman Have?

In Sanatana Dharma, Lord Hanuman is considered the most awakened and easily pleased deity in Kaliyuga. When the question arises, “How many names does Lord Hanuman have?”, scriptures state that he has countless names based on his various qualities, divine plays, and immense valor. However, according to spiritual practices and scriptures (such as the Ananda Ramayana and various stotras), his 12 primary names, 108 names (Ashtottara Shatanamavali), and 1000 names (Sahasranama) are specifically described and chanted.

In the daily lives and prayers of devotees, his 12 and 108 names are considered the most prevalent and infallible.

The 12 Primary Names of Lord Hanuman Described in Ananda Ramayana

Among Hanuman ji’s limitless names, 12 are considered the most impactful. There is a special stotra in the Ananda Ramayana dedicated to these 12 names. These 12 names completely describe the major deeds of Hanuman ji’s life and his divine form:

1. Hanuman: The one whose jaw (Hanu) was broken by Indra’s thunderbolt (Vajra), or the one who is completely devoid of ego and pride.
2. Anjanisuta: The beloved son born from the womb of Mother Anjani.
3. Vayuputra: The spiritual son of the Wind God (Vayu/Pawan Dev).
4. Mahabala: The one whose strength and power have no limits.
5. Rameshta: The one who is dearer to Lord Shri Rama than his own life.
6. Phalguna Sakha: The friend of Arjuna (Phalguna) who assisted him in the Mahabharata war by residing on the flag of his chariot.
7. Pingaksha: The one whose eyes are a hue of red and brown.
8. Amitavikrama: The one whose valor is boundless and who is capable of accomplishing any task.
9. Udadhikramana: The one who leaped across the vast hundred-yojana ocean in a single bound in search of Mother Sita.
10. Sita Shoka Vinashana: The one who removed the sorrow and grief of Mother Sita in the Ashoka Vatika by giving her Lord Rama’s signet ring.
11. Lakshmana Pranadata: The lifesaver who brought the Sanjeevani herb to revive Lakshmana when he was rendered unconscious by Meghanada’s arrow.
12. Dashagriva Darpaha: The one who shattered the pride of the ten-headed Ravana (Dashagriva) by burning down Lanka.

The 108 Names of Lord Hanuman (Shri Hanuman Ashtottara Shatanamavali)

Apart from the 12 names, the 108 names of Lord Hanuman hold immense significance in the scriptures. In Hinduism, the number 108 is a symbol of completeness and cosmic energy. His complete 108 names and their meanings described in the ‘Shri Hanuman Ashtottara Shatanamavali’ are as follows:

1. Anjaneya: Son of Mother Anjani.
2. Mahavira: Most valiant and courageous.
3. Hanumat: The one whose cheek (Hanu) was swollen by Indra’s thunderbolt.
4. Marutatmaja: Son of the Wind God (Marut).
5. Tatvagnanaprada: Bestower of supreme wisdom and intelligence.
6. Sitadevimudrapradayaka: The one who handed over Lord Rama’s ring to Mother Sita.
7. Ashokavanakachhetre: Destroyer of Lanka’s Ashoka grove (Vatika).
8. Sarvamayavibhanjana: Destroyer of all kinds of illusions and deceit.
9. Sarvabandhavimoktre: Liberator from all types of bonds and attachments.
10. Rakshovidhvansakaraka: Slayer of demons and evil forces.
11. Paravidya Parihara: Destroyer of enemies’ evil knowledge and dark magic.
12. Parashaurya Vinashana: Destroyer of enemies’ valor and bravery.
13. Paramantra Nirakartre: Nullifier of enemies’ evil mantras.
14. Parayantra Prabhedaka: Destroyer of enemies’ evil yantras (mystic diagrams).
15. Sarvagraha Vinashi: Destroyer of the evil effects and planetary flaws of all planets.
16. Bhimasena Sahayakrithe: Helper of Bhima during the Mahabharata.
17. Sarvadukhah Hara: Remover of all sorrows of the devotees.
18. Sarvalokacharine: The one who roams freely across all the three worlds.
19. Manojavaya: The one who has a speed as swift as the mind.
20. Parijata Drummulastha: Resider under the celestial Parijata tree in heaven.
21. Sarvamantra Svarupavate: The personification of all mantras.
22. Sarvatantra Svarupine: The personification of all tantras.
23. Sarvayantratmaka: The soul and embodiment of all yantras.
24. Kapishwara: The lord or supreme among the monkeys.
25. Mahakaya: Possessor of a massive and gigantic body.
26. Sarvarogahara: Curer of all physical and mental diseases of devotees.
27. Prabhave: Highly popular and beloved by all.
28. Bala Siddhikaraya: Bestower of immense strength and mystical powers (siddhis).
29. Sarvavidya Sampattipradayaka: Bestower of knowledge, wisdom, and wealth.
30. Kapisenanayaka: Commander of Sugriva’s monkey army.
31. Bhavishyathchaturananaya: Knower of all future events.
32. Kumara Brahmachari: Eternally youthful and the supreme celibate.
33. Ratnakundala Diptimate: Wearer of beautiful gem-studded earrings.
34. Chanchaladvala Sannaddhalambamana Shikhojvala: Possessor of a beautiful, glowing, and ever-moving tail.
35. Gandharva Vidyatatvagna: Knower of the musical arts of the Gandharvas.
36. Mahabala Parakrama: Possessor of supreme strength and boundless valor.
37. Karagraha Vimuktre: Liberator from the confinement of prison.
38. Shrinkhala Bandhamochaka: Liberator from the bonds of chains.
39. Sagarottaraka: The one who leaped across the vast ocean in a single bound.
40. Pragnaya: Great scholar and highly intelligent being.
41. Ramaduta: The supreme messenger of Lord Rama.
42. Pratapavate: Highly majestic and radiant.
43. Vanara: The one who took the form of a monkey.
44. Kesarisuta: Son of the monkey king Kesari.
45. Sitashoka Nivarakaya: Remover of Mother Sita’s sorrow and grief.
46. Anjanagarbhasambhuta: Born from the womb of Mother Anjani.
47. Balarkasadrashanana: Having a face radiant like the rising morning sun.
48. Vibhishana Priyakara: Beloved and well-wisher of Vibhishana.
49. Dashagriva Kulantaka: Destroyer of the lineage of Ravana (the ten-headed).
50. Lakshmanapranadatre: Savior of Lakshmana’s life by bringing the Sanjeevani herb.
51. Vajrakaya: Having a body as hard and strong as a thunderbolt.
52. Mahadyuthaye: Possessor of extremely divine and miraculous radiance.
53. Chiranjivine: One of the eight immortals (Chiranjivis).
54. Ramabhakta: The greatest and supreme devotee of Lord Rama.
55. Daityakarya Vighataka: Interrupter and destroyer of the evil deeds of demons.
56. Akshahantre: Slayer of Ravana’s son Akshayakumara.
57. Kanchanabha: Having a body shining brilliantly like gold.
58. Panchavaktra: The five-faced one (Panchamukhi Hanuman).
59. Mahatapasi: A great ascetic who performs intense penance.
60. Lankini Bhanjana: Slayer of Lankini, the demoness guarding Lanka.
61. Shrimate: Highly respected and honorable.
62. Simhikaprana Bhanjana: Slayer of the demoness Simhika, who caught shadows in the ocean.
63. Gandhamadana Shailastha: Resident of the Gandhamadana mountain.
64. Lankapura Vidahaka: The one who burned the city of Lanka with his tail.
65. Sugriva Sachiva: Chief minister of the monkey king Sugriva.
66. Dhira: Extremely brave and patient.
67. Shura: Boundlessly courageous.
68. Daityakulantaka: Destroyer of the entire clan of demons.
69. Surarchita: Worshipped by the gods.
70. Mahatejasa: Possessor of great radiance and light.
71. Ramachudamanipradayaka: The one who delivered Mother Sita’s token (Chudamani) to Lord Rama.
72. Kamarupine: Capable of taking any form (small or large) at will.
73. Pingalaksha: Having brown (Pingala) eyes.
74. Vardhimainaka Pujita: Worshipped and respected by Mount Mainaka in the ocean.
75. Kabalikrita Martandamandalaya: The one who swallowed the Sun God (Martanda) in his childhood, mistaking him for a fruit.
76. Vijitendriya: Conqueror of all his senses.
77. Ramasugriva Sandhatre: The mediator of the friendship and alliance between Lord Rama and Sugriva.
78. Maharavana Mardana: Destroyer of the great Ravana’s ego.
79. Sphatikabha: Pure and spotless like a crystal gem.
80. Vagadhisha: Lord of speech and knowledge.
81. Navavyakritapandita: Great scholar and master of all nine grammars.
82. Chaturbahave: The four-armed one (in a specific form).
83. Dinabandhura: Protector of the poor, helpless, and downtrodden.
84. Mahatma: The great soul.
85. Bhaktavatsala: Deeply affectionate towards his devotees.
86. Sanjivana Nagayartha: The bringer of the mountain (Naga) bearing the Sanjeevani herb.
87. Suchaye: Supremely pure.
88. Vagmine: Excellent speaker and communicator.
89. Dridhavrata: Strict observer of his severe vows and resolves.
90. Kalanemi Pramathana: Slayer of the deceitful demon Kalanemi.
91. Harimarkata Markata: The emperor and supreme among all monkeys.
92. Danta: Of peaceful and calm nature.
93. Shanta: Embodiment of ultimate peace.
94. Prasannatmane: Possessor of an always cheerful and blissful soul.
95. Shatakanthamadapahate: Destroyer of the ego of the hundred-headed demon (Shatakantha).
96. Yogi: Supreme yogi entirely focused on meditation.
97. Ramakatha Lolaya: Always eager to listen to the tales of Lord Rama.
98. Sitanveshana Pandita: The most skillful in the search for Mother Sita.
99. Vajradranshtra: Having teeth as hard as a thunderbolt.
100. Vajranakha: Having nails as sharp and hard as a thunderbolt.
101. Rudravirya Samudbhava: Born from the essence of Lord Shiva (Rudra).
102. Indrajitprahitamoghabrahmastra Vinivaraka: The one who accepted and nullified the effect of the infallible Brahmastra launched by Indrajit.
103. Partha Dhvajagrasamvasine: Resider on the flag of Arjuna’s (Partha’s) chariot during the Mahabharata war.
104. Sharapanjara Bhedaka: Breaker of the impenetrable cage of arrows.
105. Dashabahave: The ten-armed one (in a specific Tantric form).
106. Lokapujya: Worshipped by the entire universe and world.
107. Jambavatpritivardhana: Winner of the love and respect of the bear king Jambavan.
108. Sitarama Padasevaka: The supreme servant of the lotus feet of Mother Sita and Lord Shri Rama.