Meaning & Origin
Paritosh is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Paritosh', which means 'God's Gift'. It is a name of great significance in Hindu culture, often given to newborn boys to symbolize the divine blessings they receive.
Spiritual meaning
Blessed by the Gods
Language details
परितोष
Desiring, Wishing, Longing
परितोष
कामना, चाहता (kAmanA, chAhata) - Desire, Wish
பரிதோஷ
அறிவிக்கப்படும், காமல் (arivvikkapadum, kAmal) - Desirable, Lovely
పరితోష
చేది, ఆశేద (cheedi, Aashedu) - Desire, Wish
Paritosh
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे God's Gift
Paritosh
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ God's Gift
Pronunciation & Numerology
Pronunciation
Pah-ree-tohsh
pəˈriːtɔːʃ
Lucky number
5
Lucky day
Saturday
Lucky colors
Life path
2
Lucky stone
Topaz
Cultural & Spiritual notes
Paritosh is a beautiful and poetic name in the Hindu tradition. In this rich cultural context, Paritosh carries an exalted and profound meaning. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Paritosh', which signifies 'God's Gift' or 'An offering of God'. The name is a constant reminder of the divine grace that surrounds us and inspires a sense of reverence for the divine.
For Hindus, the name Paritosh holds deep spiritual significance. As the name suggests, it symbolizes the belief that every human being is a manifestation of God and that life is a divine gift bestowed upon us. The name inspires a sense of devotion, gratitude, and humility towards the divine and reminds us to cherish and honor this precious gift of life. It is a constant reminder of the immense spiritual potential and possibilities that lie within each one of us.
Cultural name • Root: Sanskrit root • Paritosh is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘paritoshana’, which means ‘desiring, wishing, longing’. It is not directly related to any Vedic or mythological reference.
Historical references
Paritosh was a renowned scholar and the court poet of Emperor Harshavardhana, who ruled Kaushikaratna (Thanesar) in the 7th century AD. He is famous for his work 'Parasarabhava', a Sanskrit drama based on the life of Parasara, the father of Ved Vyas, the author of the Mahabharata and the Bhagavad Gita.
7th century AD
Paritosh is mentioned in the works of the 12th century Jain author Hemachandra, who wrote about Paritosh's Jain background and his significant contributions to Jain literature. One of his works, 'Parishatak', is a commentary on the Jain scripture 'Agama'.
12th century AD
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