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ParvatiHindu Male Sanskrit name meaning

Lady, Wife, Partner

Pronunciation: par-VAH-tee

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Name
Parvati
Meaning
Lady, Wife, Partner
Origin
Sanskrit
Religion
Hindu
Language
Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
par-VAH-tee
Lucky Number
3
3
Lucky Number
Wednesday
Lucky Day
Sanskrit
Origin
Male
Gender

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What does Parvati mean?

Parvati is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Lady". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: par-VAH-tee. Lucky number: 3. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Source Language

Meaning in Sanskrit

Sanskrit is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

पाrvाती

Lady of Mountains, Daughter of Himalaya

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

par-VAH-tee

IPA

/pərˈvɑtɪ/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Sanskrit

Language Usage

SanskritHindiTamilTeluguMarathiBengali

Religion

Hindu Name Context

Parvati is listed as a hindu male name with Sanskrit origin. Its meaning is Lady. Category: Hindu.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

3

Lucky Day

Wednesday

Lucky Colors

RedPinkGreen

Lucky Stone

Ruby

Life Path Number

1

Numerology meaning: Parvati is a 1 life path number, which represents leadership, independence, and creativity.

Personality

Personality Traits

CompassionateNurturingLovingV = VirtuousT = Thoughtful

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Symbolizes love, devotion, and union with the divine.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

Parvati is an essential deity in Hindu culture, particularly revered in northern and western regions of India. She is often depicted as a beautiful woman with four arms, holding various symbols of love, marriage, and fertility. Her name is derived from the Sanskrit word "Parvatasutaa," meaning "daughter of the mountains." There are numerous temples dedicated to Parvati, and she is celebrated with great pomp and vigor, particularly during the festival of Navratri.
From a spiritual perspective, Parvati signifies the inner goddess in every woman, the embodiment of love, grace, and nurturing energy. She is the feminine aspect of the divine, revered as Shiva's consort and shakti, the source of all creative energy. Parvati represents the perfect partner and wife, who nurtures, supports, and encourages her husband, as well as the mother who lovingly cares for her children. Her story teaches us about the importance of self-love, self-acceptance, and inner strength. Parvati inspires us to embrace our femininity, embody love, and cherish relationships.

Vedic Sanskrit origin · Root: Sanskrit/Mythology/Vedic · Parvati is the consort of Lord Shiva and is known as the goddess of love, fertility, and creation.

Historical Usage

Historical References

Parvati is the wife of Lord Shiva, one of the primary deities in Hinduism. She is also known as the mother goddess, the goddess of love, fertility and marriage. Parvati is the reincarnation of Sati, the first wife of Shiva, who had immolated herself in the yajna (sacrificial fire) performed by Daksha, father of Sati. Moved by Shiva's grief, the gods pleaded with Brahma to recreate Sati as Parvati, who would come to be the consort of Shiva and the mother of their children.

Ancient India, circa 1000 BCE - 500 CE

Another reference states that Parvati was born from the left side of Lord Shiva when he was meditating on the goddess Rudra, later known as Parvati. After her creation, Parvati, who was initially arrogant and proud, began to tease her husband, Shiva, by trying to distract him from his meditation. This angered Shiva, who opened his third eye and burnt Parvati to ashes. Moved by his wife's suffering, Shiva wept and created the goddess Ganga to wash away the ashes and bring Parvati back to life. This act of compassion and love further strengthened the bond between Parvati and Shiva.

Ancient India, circa 500 BCE - 200 CE

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Aishwarya Rai BachchanSridevi KapoorSonam Kapoor Ahuja

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🕉️Sanskrit

पाrvाती

Lady of Mountains, Daughter of Himalaya

🇮🇳Hindi

पार्वती

पर्वत की लड़किया/पत्नी (parvat kī laddakīā/patnī) - mountain's girl/wife

🇮🇳Tamil

பார்வதி

மலை மனவாலை (malai manavālai) - lady of the mountain

🇮🇳Telugu

పార్వతి

పర్వతదేశి (parvatadēśi) - lady of the mountain

🇮🇳Marathi

Parvati

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Lady, Wife, Partner

🇧🇩Bengali

Parvati

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Lady, Wife, Partner

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