What origin is the name Pururavas?

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

What are good brother names for Pururavas?

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

What is the rashi of the name Pururavas?

Pururavas 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.

Pururavas

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Pururavas

Pururavas

Unisex

Indian

4 syllables

Pururavas is an Indian unisex name meaning "The crying one; a legendary Vedic king".

With Indian roots, Pururavas is a unisex name that means "The crying one; a legendary Vedic king". At 9 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 4 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 4

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

The crying one; a legendary Vedic king

Popularity

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Quick answers about Pururavas

What does Pururavas mean?

Pururavas is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "The crying one; a legendary Vedic king".

How popular is Pururavas?

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Brother names that go with Pururavas

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

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Name numerology

8is the Chaldean number for Pururavas.

Number 8 is linked with ambition, strength and determination.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Pu (पू)
Rashi: Kanya (Virgo)
Nakshatra: Hasta, pada 1
Name number: 8

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.

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Names with a similar meaning to Pururavas

Pururavas means "The crying one; a legendary Vedic king" — these names share that spirit.

Abigail — "Abigail comes from the Hebrew Avigayil, meaning 'my father's joy'. She is a wife of King David in the Bible." (Hebrew)
David — "David comes from the Hebrew Dawid, meaning 'beloved'. David is the shepherd who became king of Israel." (Hebrew)
Nathan — "Nathan comes from the Hebrew, meaning 'he gave'. Nathan is a prophet in the time of King David." (Hebrew)
Jonathan — "Jonathan comes from the Hebrew Yehonatan, meaning 'God has given'. In the Bible he is King David's loyal friend." (Hebrew)