What origin is the name Purusha?

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

What are good brother names for Purusha?

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

What is the rashi of the name Purusha?

Purusha 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.

Purusha

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Purusha

Purusha

Unisex

Indian

3 syllables

Purusha is an Indian unisex name meaning "A person; a human being; the supreme soul".

Purusha is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "A person; a human being; the supreme soul". It has 3 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

A person; a human being; the supreme soul

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Purusha

What does Purusha mean?

Purusha is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "A person; a human being; the supreme soul".

How popular is Purusha?

We have no birth-record ranking for Purusha: it is not in US records, and India publishes no national name rankings. The meter above fills in as parents here view, search for and save the name.

Brother names that go with Purusha

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

How to say Purusha

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Name numerology

4is the Chaldean number for Purusha.

Number 4 is linked with stability, hard work and loyalty.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Pu (पू)
Rashi: Kanya (Virgo)
Nakshatra: Hasta, pada 1
Name number: 4

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.