Hanuman means "one having a jaw (hanu) that is prominent (mant)".

In the Hindu pantheon, deities typically have many synonymous names, each based on the noble characteristic or attribute or reminder of that deity's legendary deed. Lord Hanuman too has many names, but most are rarely used. His most popular and well known name is "Hanuman".

Hanuman 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.

A second, less common interpretation is that the name derives from the Sanskrit words Han ("killed" or "destroyed") and maana (pride); the name implies "one whose pride was destroyed". 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".

A third version states that Hanuman spent his childhood on an island called Hanuruha, which served as the origin of his name. Other names of lord Hanuman include:

1. Anjaneya:
The name Anjaneya means ‘Son of Anjana’.

2. Bajrangbali:
The name means one whose limbs have the strength and power of lightning.

3. Deenabandhave:
The name Deenabandhave means ‘defender of the oppressed’.

4. Kalanabha:
The name Kalanabha means ‘organizer of time’.

5. Chiranjeevi:
The name Chiranjeevi means ‘an immortal person’.

6. Mahadhyuta:
The name Mahadhyuta means ‘most radiant’.

7. Manojavaya:
The name Manojavaya means one who has the ‘swiftness like wind’.

8. Mahatapase:
The name Mahatapase means ‘great meditator.

9. Pavanputra:
The name Pavanputra means ‘son of wind God’.

10. Ramabhakta:
The name Ramabhakta means ‘devoted to Rama’.

11. Sarvamayavibhanjana:
The name Sarvamayavibhanjana means ‘the destroyer of all illusions’.

12. Sarvalolkacharine:
The name Sarvalolkacharine means ‘wanderer of all places’.

13. Shoora:
The name Shoora means ‘the one who is gallant’.

14. Sarvarogahara:
The name Sarvarogahara means ‘the reliever of all ailments’.

15. Vijitendriya:
The name Vijitendriya means ‘the controller of the senses’.

16. Shanta:
The name Shanta means ‘composed and calm’.

17. Sarvaduhkhahara:
The name Sarvaduhkhahara means ‘reliever of all agonies’.

18. Vajranakha:
The name Vajranakha means ‘strong nailed’.

19. Surarchita:
The name Surarchita means the one who is ‘worshipped by celestials’.

20. Mahakaya:
The name Mahakaya means ‘gigantic’.

21. Kumarabrahmacharin:
The name Kumarabrahmacharin means ‘youthful bachelor’.

22. Kapeeshwar:
The name Kapeeshwar means ‘Lord of the monkeys’.

23. Deenabandhav:
The name Deenabandhav means ‘the protector of the downtrodden’.

24. Vibheeshanapriyakara:
The name Vibheeshanapriyakara means the one who is ‘beloved of Vibheeshana’.

25. Kamaroopin:
The name Kamaroopin means ‘changing forms at will’.

26. Kesari Nandan, means "son of Kesari".

27. Maruti, or the son of the wind god;

28. Sankata Mochana, the remover of dangers (sankata) ✨🐵✨

Jai Shri Ram ~ Jai Mahaveer Hanuman! 💪🐒💪
Shubh Ratri 🕉🙏🕉