Ramayana
रामायण
The Sanskrit epic traditionally attributed to Valmiki, with many regional retellings.
Index to the Proper Names Occurring in Valmiki’s Ramayana
Artistic representation · not a historical depiction
Epic character · Pan-Indian
Lakshmana
लक्ष्मण
Marked by auspicious signs
Sanskrit · Pan-Indian
A steadfast presence in the Ramayana journey.
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The story behind the name
Who is behind this name?
- Character
- Lakshmana
- Source
- Ramayana
- Role
- Brother and companion of Rama
Lakshmana accompanies Rama and Sita into exile and remains a major figure throughout the Ramayana narrative.
A steadfast presence in the Ramayana journey.
Interpretations and spellings may vary across editions, languages, regions, and living traditions.
Source trail
Where this story appears
Sanskrit · Devanagari
Editorial method
Source reviewed.
Entries keep common spellings beside scholarly transliterations and native scripts. The archive grows source by source and never presents itself as exhaustive.