108 Powerful Names of Hanuman Ji Every Devotee Should Know (With Meaning)

Can chanting Hanuman Ji’s 108 names transform your life? Discover their meanings and spiritual significance this Hanuman Jayanti.

On Hanuman Jayanti, learn about the spiritual significance of the 108 sacred names of Hanuman Ji. These represent strength, dedication and protection of God. They are preserved through ancient texts and provide inner peace, strength and resilience to people living in a fast-paced environment today.

The Spiritual Power Behind 108 Names of Hanuman Ji

The number 108 is significant in the ancient text as it relates to the whole universe and all souls in relation to the universe's consciousness. Thus, chanting the 108 names of Hanuman Ji is more than a ritual—it is a deeply spiritual practice, following the ancient texts.

The 108 Names of Hanuman Ji are records of his unique characteristics,

• Strength – Om Mahaveeraya Namah (The Great Warrior)

• Devotion – Om Ramabhaktaaya Namah (Devotee of Lord Rama)

• Wisdom – Om Vidyavaridhaye Namah (Ocean of Knowledge)

• Protection – Om Bhaktavatsalaya Namah (Protector of Devotees)

Devotees who chant the names of Hanuman Ji in faith will gain strength of character, overcome fear and create a strong bond of faith to God through his names. This is the essence of Sanatangyan, where one's experience of God can be understood but also lived.

॥ बुद्धिर्बलं यशो धैर्यं निर्भयत्वमरोगता।

अजाड्यं वाक्पटुत्वं च हनुमत्स्मरणाद्भवेत् ॥

“By remembering Hanuman, one gains intelligence, strength, fame, courage, fearlessness, good health, alertness, and eloquence.”

Power of Chanting the 108 Names

According to Sanatangyan, each of the names of Hanuman Ji has a specific vibration, which, when chanted in faith, can promote many characteristics in a devotee. A sadhu will explain that these names are spiritual vibrations that will connect a devotee to God.

The following verse from the Ramayana illustrates the devotion of Hanuman Ji:

“राम काज कीन्हे बिनु मोहि कहाँ विश्राम”

“Without completing Lord Rama’s work, how can I rest?”

Hanuman Ji exemplifies unshakeable loyalty and dedication and inspires devotees through selfless acts of service.

108 Names of Hanuman Ji (With Meaning)

Below are the sacred 108 names as preserved in sanatangyan traditions:

1. Om Hanumate Namah – Strong-jawed one

2.  Om Mahaveeraya Namah – Great warrior

3.  Om Hanumadrudatmakaya Namah – Soul of strength

4.  Om Anjanisutaya Namah – Son of Anjani

5.  Om Vayuputraya Namah – Son of Wind God

6.  Om Mahabalaaya Namah – Immensely powerful

7.  Om Ramabhaktaaya Namah – Devotee of Rama

8.  Om Phalgunasakhaya Namah – Friend of Arjuna

9.  Om Pingakshaya Namah – Reddish-brown eyes

10.  Om Amitavikramaaya Namah – Infinite valor

11.  Om Udadhi-Kramanaya Namah – Ocean crosser

12.  Om Sita-Shoka-Vinashakaya Namah – Remover of Sita’s sorrow

13.  Om Lakshmanapranadata Namah – Reviver of Lakshman

14.  Om Vajrakayaya Namah – Thunderbolt body

15.  Om Mahadyutaye Namah – Radiant

16.  Om Chiranjeevine Namah – Immortal

17.  Om Ramadutaya Namah – Messenger of Rama

18.  Om Dantaaya Namah – Disciplined

19.  Om Shantaya Namah – Peaceful

20.  Om Prasannatmane Namah – Cheerful

21.  Om Shatakantamardanaya Namah – Destroyer of demons

22.  Om Lankineebhanjanaya Namah – Slayer of Lanka’s guardian

23.  Om Shrimate Namah – Honored one

24.  Om Simhikapramathanaya Namah – Slayer of Simhika

25.  Om Gandhamadana-Shailasthaya Namah – Resident of Gandhamadana

26.  Om Lankapurividayakaya Namah – Burner of Lanka

27.  Om Sugrivasachivaya Namah – Sugriva’s minister

28.  Om Dheeraya Namah – Courageous

29.  Om Shooryaya Namah – Brave

30.  Om Dakshinmukhaya Namah – South-facing

31.  Om Kanchanabhaaya Namah – Golden-hued

32.  Om Bheemaya Namah – Mighty

33.  Om Raktamukhaya Namah – Red-faced

34.  Om Pitambaraya Namah – Yellow-robed

35.  Om Varadayakaya Namah – Giver of boons

36.  Om Vidyavaridhaye Namah – Ocean of knowledge

37.  Om Vanchitaphaladayakaya Namah – Wish fulfiller

38.  Om Satyavache Namah – Truthful

39.  Om Satyasankalpaya Namah – Resolute

40.  Om Kapishresthaya Namah – Best among Vanaras

41.  Om Mahatapase Namah – Great ascetic

42.  Om Ramabhaktaya Namah – Devoted to Rama

43.  Om Pragnaya Namah – Wise

44.  Om Ramakathashravanalolupaya Namah – Lover of Rama’s stories

45.  Om Sita-Sameta-Shriramapadasevadharaya Namah – Servant of Sita-Rama

46.  Om Vitaragaya Namah – Detached

47.  Om Priyaya Namah – Beloved

48.  Om Mahakaraya Namah – Giant form

49.  Om Pratapavate Namah – Glorious

50.  Om Shrutimataya Namah – Learned

51.  Om Sumanoharaya Namah – Attractive

52.  Om Tejasvine Namah – Radiant

53.  Om Baladakshaya Namah – Strong & capable

54.  Om Satvavate Namah – Energetic

55.  Om Mantrajnaaya Namah – Knower of mantras

56.  Om Karanapoorakaya Namah – Adorned ears

57.  Om Bhaktavatsalaya Namah – Protector of devotees

58.  Om Sanjeevananagahartre Namah – Bringer of Sanjeevani

59.  Om Shuchaye Namah – Pure

60.  Om Vagmine Namah – Eloquent

61.  Om Dridavratae Namah – Firm in vows

62.  Om Maharshe Namah – Great sage

63.  Om Niyataya Namah – Disciplined

64.  Om Prabhave Namah – Powerful

65.  Om Gunateetaya Namah – Beyond qualities

66.  Om Gunine Namah – Virtuous

67.  Om Atmane Namah – The soul

68.  Om Bhaktavasyaya Namah – Bound by devotion

69.  Om Mahanidhaye Namah – Treasure of virtues

70.  Om Sarvagaya Namah – Omnipresent

71.  Om Parvatavide Namah – Knower of mountains

72.  Om Kumarabrahmacharine Namah – Celibate youth

73.  Om Ratnakundaladharine Namah – Jeweled earrings

74.  Om Chanchaladvalasannaddhaya Namah – Wearing scarf

75.  Om Gandharvavidyalolupaya Namah – Lover of arts

76.  Om Mahakayay Namah – Huge body

77.  Om Tapanaya Namah – Enemy destroyer

78.  Om Rudraveeryasamudbhavaya Namah – Born of Shiva’s power

79.  Om Indrajitvadhaay Namah – Slayer of Indrajit

80.  Om Vibhishanapriyakaraya Namah – Dear to Vibhishana

81.  Om Dashagreevashirashchedine Namah – Destroyer of Ravana

82.  Om Shrutideepitavikramaya Namah – Famous for valor

83.  Om Karagrahevimochakaya Namah – Liberator

84.  Om Sagarottarankaya Namah – Ocean crosser

85.  Om Pragjnaya Namah – Enlightened

86.  Om Ramapadabja-Sevakaya Namah – Servant of Rama

87.  Om Sarvalokasukhapradaaya Namah – Giver of happiness

88.  Om Sarvabhitidaya Namah – Remover of fear

89.  Om Paramatmavide Namah – Knower of supreme

90.  Om Parasmai Namah – Supreme

91.  Om Satyasatyaparakramaya Namah – Truly powerful

92.  Om Yatinamparamadaaya Namah – Goal of ascetics

93.  Om Yoginamparamagatiye Namah – Refuge of yogis

94.  Om Ramakatharasasiktaya Namah – Immersed in Rama’s stories

95.  Om Janamangalakarakaya Namah – Bringer of good fortune

96.  Om Doshanivarakaya Namah – Remover of faults

97.  Om Vataatmajaya Namah – Son of Wind

98.  Om Pavanasutaya Namah – Son of Air

99.  Om Mahakshayaya Namah – Great form

100.  Om Rameshtaya Namah – Beloved of Rama

101.  Om Kundalino Namah – Awakened

102.  Om Ashokavanikachhetre Namah – Visitor of Ashok Vatika

103.  Om Sarvamayavibhanjanaya Namah – Destroyer of illusion

104.  Om Paravidyaparamparaya Namah – Master of knowledge

105.  Om Balarkasadrashananaya Namah – Face like sun

106.  Om Vidayunmuktabandhanaya Namah – Free from bondage

107.  Om Sharanyaraya Namah – Protector

108.  Om Bhaktavatsalaya Namah – Kind to devotees

     
     

Chanting Hanuman Ji's 108 names is not merely ritual; it represents a spiritual journey of strength, devotion, and inner peace. Pramanically based in Sanatangyan and shastras, the very essence of empowerment through chanting his 108 names will give every devotee courage to have faith and achieve unwavering devotion to God, like Hanuman Ji.