Meaning & Origin
Parvati is the Hindu goddess of love, fertility, and marriage. She is the wife of Lord Shiva and the mother of Lord Kartikeya. Parvati is also known as Shiva's shakti, or divine feminine energy.
Spiritual meaning
Symbolizes love, devotion, and union with the divine.
Language details
पाrvाती
Lady of Mountains, Daughter of Himalaya
पार्वती
पर्वत की लड़किया/पत्नी (parvat kī laddakīā/patnī) - mountain's girl/wife
பார்வதி
மலை மனவாலை (malai manavālai) - lady of the mountain
పార్వతి
పర్వతదేశి (parvatadēśi) - lady of the mountain
Parvati
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Lady, Wife, Partner
Parvati
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Lady, Wife, Partner
Pronunciation & Numerology
Pronunciation
par-VAH-tee
/pərˈvɑtɪ/
Lucky number
3
Lucky day
Wednesday
Lucky colors
Life path
1
Lucky stone
Ruby
Cultural & Spiritual notes
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 name • Root: Sanskrit/Mythology/Vedic • Parvati is the consort of Lord Shiva and is known as the goddess of love, fertility, and creation.
Historical references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
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