What origin is the name Parikshith?

Parikshith comes from Indian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Parikshith?

Names from the same indian tradition pair naturally with Parikshith — for example Jay, Arjun, Aarav. You can browse more on our indian names page.

What is the rashi of the name Parikshith?

Parikshith starts with the syllable “Pa” (पा), which traditionally belongs to Uttara Phalguni nakshatra, pada 3, in Kanya rashi (Virgo). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Parikshith

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Parikshith

Parikshith

Girl

Indian

3 syllables

Parikshith is an Indian girl's name meaning "Name of An ancient king, Tested one or proven (son of Abhimanyu)", Rashi Kanya.

With Indian roots, Parikshith is a girl name that means "Name of An ancient king, Tested one or proven (son of Abhimanyu)". At 10 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Rashi: Kanya
Nakshatra: uttara phalguni (Pa)
Origin: Indian
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

Name of An ancient king, Tested one or proven (son of Abhimanyu)

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

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What does Parikshith mean?

Parikshith is a girl name of Indian origin meaning "Name of An ancient king, Tested one or proven (son of Abhimanyu)".

How popular is Parikshith?

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Brother names that go with Parikshith

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Pa (पा)
Rashi: Kanya (Virgo)
Nakshatra: Uttara Phalguni, pada 3
Name number: 5

By tradition, names starting with “Pa” suit babies born in Uttara Phalguni nakshatra (pada 3), which falls in Kanya rashi. This is read from the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable. The name number uses Chaldean numerology.