Indian name meaning
Purushottam
♂ BoyPu·ru·shot·tam · 4 syllables
The supreme being; Lord Vishnu
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Curious, adaptable and freedom-loving — thrives on change, travel and variety.
| P | u | r | u | s | h | o | t | t | a | m |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 |
8 + 6 + 2 + 6 + 3 + 5 + 7 + 4 + 4 + 1 + 4 = 50, then 5 + 0 = 5. So Purushottam carries the name number 5.
About the name Purushottam
Purushottam 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 supreme being; Lord Vishnu.”
Spoken aloud it is Pu·ru·shot·tam — 4 syllables. Purushottam is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Purushottam mean?
Purushottam means “The supreme being; Lord Vishnu.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Purushottam a boy or a girl name?
Purushottam is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Purushottam?
Purushottam is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Purushottam?
Purushottam has 4 syllables and is said as Pu·ru·shot·tam.
What is the numerology number of the name Purushottam?
In the Chaldean system, Purushottam has the name number 5, “The Explorer.”
Is Purushottam a common name in India?
Purushottam does not appear in the set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records we check. Those cover adults, so a name popular with today's newborns can still score zero.
What names go well with Purushottam?
For a sister to Purushottam, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Padma, Palak, Panna or Medha all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Purushottam?
Pritam, Uttam, Rustam or Ekam share Purushottam's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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