Parsuram
Sanskrit · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Parsuram
Parsuram derives from Sanskrit, combining "parasu" (axe) and "rama" (pleasing/charming), literally meaning "Rama with the axe" or "pleasing axe." The name refers to Parashurama, the sixth avatar of Vishnu in Hindu mythology, known as the warrior sage who destroyed corrupt kings with his axe.
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Etymology
Parsuram derives from Sanskrit, combining "parasu" (axe) and "rama" (pleasing/charming), literally meaning "Rama with the axe" or "pleasing axe." The name refers to Parashurama, the sixth avatar of Vishnu in Hindu mythology, known as the warrior sage who destroyed corrupt kings with his axe.
The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, with significant historical and religious importance in Hindu scriptures, particularly the Mahabharata and Puranas, where Parashurama is venerated as a divine incarnation and teacher of martial arts.
Parsuram currently ranks #3,189 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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