Parbati
Sanskrit · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Parbati
Parbati (also spelled Parvati) derives from Sanskrit "Parvata," meaning "mountain," referring to the goddess's connection to the Himalayas and divine elevation.
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Etymology
Parbati (also spelled Parvati) derives from Sanskrit "Parvata," meaning "mountain," referring to the goddess's connection to the Himalayas and divine elevation. The name is primarily used in Hindu cultures, particularly in India and Nepal, where Parvati is one of the principal goddesses in Hinduism, consort of Shiva and mother of Ganesha and Kartikeya.
Parbati currently ranks #1,138 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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