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Purshottam

Lord of the Universe

pure-shawtt-am/pʊrʊʂoʊt̪tɑm/

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Meaning & Origin

The name Purshottam is derived from the Sanskrit words 'Purush' and 'Shottam', which mean 'Lord of the Universe'. It is a revered and powerful name in Hinduism, believed to bring prosperity, power, and good fortune to the bearer.

Spiritual meaning

Symbolizes the supreme God Vishnu, who is the preserver of the universe and the embodiment of love, compassion, and power.

Language details

🕉️Sanskrit

पुरुषोत्तम

Lord of all beings

🇮🇳Hindi

पुरुषोत्ताम

पुरुष का उत्ताम

🇮🇳Tamil

புருஷோத்தம்

பொருள் ஒன்றில் ஒட்டம்

🇮🇳Telugu

పురుషోఠ్ఠమ్

పౌరుష్ అయ్యమ

🇮🇳Marathi

Purshottam

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Lord of the Universe

🇧🇩Bengali

Purshottam

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Lord of the Universe

Pronunciation & Numerology

Pronunciation

pure-shawtt-am

/pʊrʊʂoʊt̪tɑm/

Lucky number

1

Lucky day

Sunday

Lucky colors

GoldYellow

Life path

1

Lucky stone

Ruby

Cultural & Spiritual notes

Purshottam is an esteemed name in Hindu culture, particularly associated with the deity Vishnu and his various avatars. It is believed that invoking or uttering the name of Purshottam brings blessings and good fortune. People may also visit temples devoted to Purushottam, such as the famous Shri Parshuram Temple in Maharashtra, to seek his blessings. The name is often used in Hindu rituals, particularly during the recitation of mantras and puja.

From a spiritual perspective, the name Purshottam signifies the ultimate embodiment of God as the supreme ruler of the universe. It represents the eternal consciousness and divine power within us all, and serves as a reminder of our connection to the divine. Those who bear the name Purshottam may take it as a spiritual calling to live a righteous and virtuous life, embodying the qualities of compassion, wisdom, and selflessness, and striving to achieve spiritual growth and enlightenment. The name Purshottam is a powerful reminder of the divine presence within us all, and a call to remember and reconnect with the divine source of all creation.

Historical references

Purshottam was a Jain Tirthankara (religious teacher) who lived around 800 BC in the Aranath Hill region in present-day Bihar, India.

800 BC

Purushottam I (r. 1352-1382 AD) was a Sultan of the Gujarat Sultanate in western India. He is best known for his patronage of literature and the arts, and for the construction of the magnificent Solanki-style temple at Mount Abu, the Dilwara Temples.

1352-1382 AD

Notable people with this name

Purushottam AgrawalPurushottam Laxmanrao DeshmukhPurushottam Rupchand Shah

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