Indian name meaning
Paras
♂ BoyPa·ras · 2 syllables
The touchstone
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Caring, responsible and warm — a natural carer drawn to family and harmony.
| P | a | r | a | s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
8 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 3 = 15, then 1 + 5 = 6. So Paras carries the name number 6.
About the name Paras
Paras is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “The touchstone.”
Spoken aloud it is Pa·ras — 2 syllables. Paras turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Paras mean?
Paras means “The touchstone.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Paras a boy or a girl name?
Paras is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Paras?
Paras is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Paras?
Paras has 2 syllables and is said as Pa·ras.
What is the numerology number of the name Paras?
In the Chaldean system, Paras has the name number 6, “The Nurturer.”
Is Paras a common name in India?
Paras appears 4 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Paras?
For a sister to Paras, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Padma, Palak, Panna or Vedanshi all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Paras?
Tejas, Shreyas, Elias or Manas share Paras's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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