What origin is the name Poorab?

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

What are good brother names for Poorab?

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

What is the rashi of the name Poorab?

Poorab starts with the syllable “Pu” (पू), which traditionally belongs to Hasta nakshatra, pada 1, in Kanya rashi (Virgo). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Poorab

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Poorab

Poorab

Unisex

Indian

2 syllables

Poorab is an Indian unisex name meaning "East; from the eastern direction".

The meaning of Poorab is "East; from the eastern direction" — a unisex name of Indian origin. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

East; from the eastern direction

Popularity

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Quick answers about Poorab

What does Poorab mean?

Poorab is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "East; from the eastern direction".

How popular is Poorab?

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Brother names that go with Poorab

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

How to say Poorab

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Name numerology

9is the Chaldean number for Poorab.

Number 9 is linked with compassion, generosity and idealism.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Pu (पू)
Rashi: Kanya (Virgo)
Nakshatra: Hasta, pada 1
Name number: 9

By tradition, names starting with “Pu” suit babies born in Hasta nakshatra (pada 1), 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.