What origin is the name Paswan?

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

What are good brother names for Paswan?

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

What is the rashi of the name Paswan?

Paswan 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.

Paswan

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Paswan

Unisex

Indian

2 syllables

Paswan is an Indian unisex name meaning "Refers to a protector or guardian; an Indian name of North Indian origin".

Paswan is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Refers to a protector or guardian; an Indian name of North Indian origin". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Paswan mean?

Refers to a protector or guardian; an Indian name of North Indian origin.

How popular is Paswan?

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Quick answers about Paswan

What does Paswan mean?

Paswan is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Refers to a protector or guardian; an Indian name of North Indian origin.".

How popular is Paswan?

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Brother names that go with Paswan

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

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Name numerology

6is the Chaldean number for Paswan.

Number 6 is linked with care, family and responsibility.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Pa (पा)
Rashi: Kanya (Virgo)
Nakshatra: Uttara Phalguni, pada 3
Name number: 6

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.

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Paswan at a glance

Letters: 6
Syllables: 2
Starts with: P
Ends with: -an
Vowels: 2 of 6 letters

Which other names end in -an?

Ethan Logan

Which names have a similar meaning to Paswan?

Paswan means "Refers to a protector or guardian; an Indian name of North Indian origin." — these names share that spirit.

Liam — "Liam is the Irish short form of William, from Germanic words meaning 'will' and 'helmet', so 'resolute protector'." (Irish)
Mason — "Mason is an English surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French masson. It is now used as a first name." (English)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Ava — "Ava is of uncertain origin. It may come from the Germanic avi, possibly 'desired', or be linked to Eve, meaning 'life'." (Latin)
William — "William comes from the Germanic Willahelm, from wil 'will, desire' and helm 'helmet, protection', so 'resolute protector'." (German)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)