Hanuman Dwadasanama Stotram Meaning — Line by Line

हनुमान द्वादशनाम स्तोत्र

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Meaning — Line by Line

Every verse of Hanuman Dwadasanama Stotram with its English meaning. Tap any word to hear it, or ▶ to recite the verse.

Verse 1#

हनुमानञ्जनासूनुर्वायुपुत्रो महाबलः। रामेष्टः फाल्गुनसखः पिङ्गाक्षोऽमितविक्रमः॥

Hanuman Anjanasunur Vayuputro Mahabalah. Rameshtah Phalgunasakhah Pingaksho'mitavikramah.

MeaningHe is Hanuman; the son of Mother Anjana; the son of Vayu the Wind-god; the one of immense strength; the beloved of Rama; the friend of Arjuna (Phalguna); the amber-eyed one; and he of measureless valour.

Verse 2#

उदधिक्रमणश्चैव सीताशोकविनाशनः। लक्ष्मणप्राणदाता च दशग्रीवस्य दर्पहा॥

Udadhikramanashchaiva Sitashokavinashanah. Lakshmanapranadata cha Dashagrivasya Darpaha.

MeaningHe who leaped across the ocean; the destroyer of Sita's sorrow; the restorer of Lakshmana's life; and the crusher of the pride of the ten-headed Ravana.

Verse 3#

द्वादशैतानि नामानि कपीन्द्रस्य महात्मनः। स्वापकाले पठेन्नित्यं यात्राकाले विशेषतः॥

Dvadashaitani Namani Kapindrasya Mahatmanah. Svapakale Pathennityam Yatrakale Visheshatah.

MeaningThese twelve names of Hanuman, the great-souled lord of the monkeys, should be recited every day at bedtime, and especially before setting out on a journey.

Verse 4#

तस्य मृत्युभयं नास्ति सर्वत्र विजयी भवेत्॥

Tasya Mrityubhayam Nasti Sarvatra Vijayi Bhavet.

MeaningFor the one who recites them there is no fear of death, and he becomes victorious everywhere.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

हनुमान्

Hanuman

Hanuman — the great devotee of Rama

अञ्जनासूनु

Anjanasunu

son of Mother Anjana

वायुपुत्र

Vayuputra

son of Vayu, the Wind-god

महाबल

Mahabala

the one of immense strength

रामेष्ट

Rameshta

the dearest and most beloved of Rama

फाल्गुनसख

Phalgunasakha

friend of Phalguna (Arjuna), atop whose chariot-banner he sat

पिङ्गाक्ष

Pingaksha

the amber / tawny-eyed one

अमितविक्रम

Amitavikrama

of measureless valour and prowess

उदधिक्रमण

Udadhikramana

the one who leaped across the ocean to Lanka

सीताशोकविनाशन

Sitashokavinashana

destroyer of Sita's grief

लक्ष्मणप्राणदाता

Lakshmanapranadata

giver of life to Lakshmana, by bringing the Sanjivani herb

दशग्रीवस्य दर्पहा

Dashagrivasya Darpaha

destroyer of the pride of the ten-headed Ravana

Origin & History

Source: Traditional Hanuman stotra — the 'Twelve Names' (Dwadasanama)

Author: Traditional

Period: Classical Hindu tradition

The Hanuman Dwadasanama is one of the most beloved short hymns to Hanuman, gathering twelve of his names — each a doorway into a moment of the Ramayana: his birth to Anjana and Vayu, his boundless strength, his leap across the ocean to Lanka, his comforting of the grieving Sita, and his saving of Lakshmana with the Sanjivani herb. The closing lines promise the reciter fearlessness and victory, which is why devotees have long recited it at night and before every journey.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Hanuman Dwadasanama Stotram?▼

It is a short, ancient hymn that calls upon Lord Hanuman by twelve sacred names — Hanuman, Anjanasunu, Vayuputra, Mahabala, Rameshta, Phalgunasakha, Pingaksha, Amitavikrama, Udadhikramana, Sitashokavinashana, Lakshmanapranadata and Dashagrivasya-darpaha — each recalling a glory of his life in the Ramayana.

When should I recite the Hanuman Dwadasanama Stotram?▼

Traditionally every night at bedtime (svapakale) and, with special importance, before beginning any journey (yatrakale). Tuesdays and Saturdays, which are sacred to Hanuman, are especially auspicious.

What are the benefits of the twelve names of Hanuman?▼

The stotra itself promises that one who recites it has no fear of death and becomes victorious everywhere (tasya mrityubhayam nasti, sarvatra vijayi bhavet). It is chanted for protection — particularly safe travel — for courage, and for freedom from fear.

What are the twelve names of Hanuman?▼

Hanuman; Anjanasunu (son of Anjana); Vayuputra (son of the Wind-god); Mahabala (the mighty one); Rameshta (beloved of Rama); Phalgunasakha (friend of Arjuna); Pingaksha (amber-eyed); Amitavikrama (of boundless valour); Udadhikramana (who leaped the ocean); Sitashokavinashana (destroyer of Sita's grief); Lakshmanapranadata (saviour of Lakshmana); and Dashagrivasya-darpaha (crusher of Ravana's pride).

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