Purushottam
Sanskrit · Boy · 4 syllables
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About the name Purushottam
Purushottam derives from Sanskrit, combining "Purush" (man/person) and "Uttam" (supreme/best), meaning "the supreme person" or "the best among men." The name is primarily used in Hindu cultures, particularly in India, and historically refers to Lord Vishnu or Krishna in Hindu philosophy and religious texts.
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Etymology
Purushottam derives from Sanskrit, combining "Purush" (man/person) and "Uttam" (supreme/best), meaning "the supreme person" or "the best among men." The name is primarily used in Hindu cultures, particularly in India, and historically refers to Lord Vishnu or Krishna in Hindu philosophy and religious texts.
Purushottam currently ranks #976 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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