Parikshit
Sanskrit · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Parikshit
Parikshit derives from Sanskrit roots "pari" (around) and "kṣit" (to rule or govern), meaning "one who rules extensively" or "the tested one." The name is predominantly used in Hindu cultures and has significant historical importance as Parikshit was a legendary king in Hindu mythology, featured prominently in the Mahabharata as the grandson of Arjuna.
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Etymology
Parikshit derives from Sanskrit roots "pari" (around) and "kṣit" (to rule or govern), meaning "one who rules extensively" or "the tested one." The name is predominantly used in Hindu cultures and has significant historical importance as Parikshit was a legendary king in Hindu mythology, featured prominently in the Mahabharata as the grandson of Arjuna.
Parikshit currently ranks #2,831 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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