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Origin and Meaning of the Name Bishamon

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Origin:	Japanese


Meaning:	Help, sand and gate


Pronunciation:	(bih shah mon) [Guide]

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Bishamon or Bishamonten is the Japanese name of the Buddhist deity Vaiśravaṇa (also called Vessavaṇa). He is the chief of the four guardian gods of Buddhism. In Japan, he is represented as an armor-clad god of warfare or warriors and a punisher of evildoers. In Shintō beliefs, he is one of the Japanese Seven Gods of Fortune.
His name is written with the kanjis meaning "help; assist" (bi), "sand" (sha) and "gate" (mon).