Moggallana
/M-AA-G-G-AE-L-AA-N-AE/
Borne in the Buddhist canon by the great elder Mahamoggallana, chief disciple renowned above all for mastery of meditation and psychic power. A clan-derived Pali name, it carries the memory of his deep contemplative attainment, marking its bearer with associations of inner stillness and spiritual renown.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Moggallana is a Buddhist boy name of Pali origin, meaning “Borne in the Buddhist canon by the great elder Mahamoggallana, chief disciple renowned above all for mastery of meditation and psychic power. A clan-derived Pali name, it carries the memory of his deep contemplative attainment, marking its bearer with associations of inner stillness and spiritual renown.”.
Moggallana is a boy's name of Pali origin, traditionally used in Buddhist families. The name means "Borne in the Buddhist canon by the great elder Mahamoggallana, chief disciple renowned above all for mastery of meditation and psychic power. A clan-derived Pali name, it carries the memory of his deep contemplative attainment, marking its bearer with associations of inner stillness and spiritual renown." and belongs to the Peace cluster — names meaning calm, serenity, and inner stillness.
Common among Indian, Nepali families, Moggallana carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Moggallana in the Buddhist tradition
Buddhist names often carry a virtue to aspire to — peace, wisdom, compassion. Moggallana means “Borne in the Buddhist canon by the great elder Mahamoggallana, chief disciple renowned above all for mastery of meditation and psychic power. A clan-derived Pali name, it carries the memory of his deep contemplative attainment, marking its bearer with associations of inner stillness and spiritual renown.”, with Pali roots.
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Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Moggallana resonates in either tradition.
Moggallana's destiny number is 11 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Moggallana's full reading →
Does Moggallana go with your family's names?
Moggallana breaks into 9 sounds: /M-AA-G-G-AE-L-AA-N-AE/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Moggallana sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Moggallana beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Moggallana — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Moggallana
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From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Moggallana
What does the name Moggallana mean?
Moggallana means "Borne in the Buddhist canon by the great elder Mahamoggallana, chief disciple renowned above all for mastery of meditation and psychic power. A clan-derived Pali name, it carries the memory of his deep contemplative attainment, marking its bearer with associations of inner stillness and spiritual renown.." It is a boy name of Pali origin, traditionally used in Buddhist families.
Is Moggallana a boy or girl name?
Moggallana is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Moggallana?
Moggallana is of Pali origin, used in Buddhist tradition, commonly among Indian, Nepali families.
Is Moggallana a Buddhist name?
Yes. Moggallana is a boy name traditionally used in Buddhist families, of Pali origin.
What does Moggallana mean in Pali?
Moggallana originates from Pali, where it means "Borne in the Buddhist canon by the great elder Mahamoggallana, chief disciple renowned above all for mastery of meditation and psychic power. A clan-derived Pali name, it carries the memory of his deep contemplative attainment, marking its bearer with associations of inner stillness and spiritual renown.."
What are common nicknames for Moggallana?
Common short forms of Moggallana include Mogi, Mogg.
What is the numerology of Moggallana?
Moggallana has a Pythagorean destiny number of 11 — intuition and inspired leadership (master number).
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