Meaning & Origin
The name Parineeta is derived from the Sanskrit word pari meaning 'near' and netra meaning 'eyes' or 'lotus-feet'. In Hindu mythology, lotus-feet are considered sacred as they represent the divine presence. The name Parineeta signifies one who is dear to all and holds a special place in the hearts of loved ones.
Spiritual meaning
Represents closeness to the divine and cherished by all.
Language details
परिनीता
tender heart
परिनीता
प्रेमी
பரினீதா
பற்றிய இன்தியம்
పరినీతా
పరిశోదేశ
Parineeta
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Lotus-Feet, Beloved
Parineeta
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Lotus-Feet, Beloved
Pronunciation & Numerology
Pronunciation
pah-ree-nee-tah
/pərɪnɪtɑː/
Lucky number
6
Lucky day
Saturday
Lucky colors
Life path
6
Lucky stone
Moonstone
Cultural & Spiritual notes
The name Parineeta holds a deep cultural significance in Hindu society as it embodies the virtues of love, devotion, and selflessness. In Hindu mythology and mythos, the goddess Parvati, one of the primary goddesses of Shiva, is also referred to as Mahasatarupa or Maha Parineeta. Parvati is considered the epitome of the beloved wife and consort, who through her love and devotion cleanses and transforms Shiva's form from the aspect of destruction (Rudra) to that of creation (Shiva). The name reflects the values of cherishing and caring for loved ones deeply, reflecting the cultural ideals of familial and romantic relationships in Hindu society.
Parineeta derives its spiritual significance from its tendency to evoke the memory of the divine presence of the Lord. The lotus-feet signify the sacred abode of the Divine, which one aspires to attain through devotion, selfless love, and purification of the heart. The name Parineeta thus serves to remind us of the spiritual goal and the path towards achieving it, by inspiring feelings of love and devotion towards the Divine and towards all beings, who are all equally replicas of the Divine.
Historical references
Historical records show that Parineeta was a character in the 1891 Bengali novel 'Parineeta' by Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay. The name Parineeta carried significant spiritual weight in that era.
Modern (1891)
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