Meaning & Origin
Purushottam is a name for the supreme personality of Godhead in Hinduism. It is a combination of 'Purusha' meaning 'person' and 'uttam' meaning 'supreme'.
Spiritual meaning
Symbolizes the ultimate divine reality and the source of all creation.
Language details
पुरुषोत्तम
Supreme Being
पुरुषोत्तम
परम पुरुष
புருஷோத்தமம்
உயர் புருஷன்
పురుషోత్తమం
ఉత్తమ పురుషం
Purushottam
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Supreme Personality of Godhead
Purushottam
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Supreme Personality of Godhead
Pronunciation & Numerology
Pronunciation
Pur-oo-shoh-tuhm
[pʊruʂoʈt̪əm]
Lucky number
1
Lucky day
Moon Day
Lucky colors
Life path
1
Lucky stone
Rudraksha
Cultural & Spiritual notes
Purushottam holds a significant cultural importance in Hinduism as it is a revered name for Lord Vishnu, one of the primary deities in the Hindu pantheon. In many Hindu texts and scriptures, Purushottam is referred to as the embodiment of perfection, morality, and divinity.
For Hindus, the name Purushottam holds immense spiritual significance as it symbolizes the ultimate goal of life, which is to attain spiritual perfection and oneness with the divine. The name evokes feelings of reverence, devotion, and love towards the supreme being, inspiring one to lead a virtuous and righteous life, in the pursuit of Moksha or liberation from the cycle of birth and rebirth.
Vedic name • Root: पुरुष (Puruṣa) • One of the many names of Lord Vishnu in Hinduism.
Historical references
Purushottam was a title given to Lord Vishnu in the Dwapara Yuga. He is depicted as the protector of the universe and the embodiment of morality and virtue. He is also known as Hari-Hara, a combination of Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva.
Dwapara Yuga (c. 3102 BCE – 2025 BCE)
Purushottam is also the name of the legendary king of Hastinapur in the Mahabharata epic. He was one of the five Pandava brothers and is known for his righteousness, bravery, and devotion to Lord Krishna.
Mahabharata era (c. 400 BCE – 200 CE)
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