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Parakram

“Parakram is a Sanskrit name meaning "courage," "valor," or "prowess," derived from the Sanskrit root "para" (supreme) and "krama" (step/action).”

Sanskrit · Not verified · 3 syllables

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Syllables3
OriginSanskrit
LanguageSanskrit
CultureIndian
ReligionHinduism
Letters8
Numerology7 Chaldean 3

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About the name Parakram

Parakram is a Sanskrit name meaning "courage," "valor," or "prowess," derived from the Sanskrit root "para" (supreme) and "krama" (step/action).

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Etymology

Parakram is a Sanskrit name meaning "courage," "valor," or "prowess," derived from the Sanskrit root "para" (supreme) and "krama" (step/action). The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, with notable historical figures including Parakramabahu I, a 12th-century Sinhalese king of Sri Lanka who expanded the empire significantly.

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