What origin is the name Purushoth?

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

What are good brother names for Purushoth?

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

What is the rashi of the name Purushoth?

Purushoth 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.

Purushoth

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Purushoth

Purushoth

Unisex

Indian

3 syllables

Purushoth is an Indian unisex name meaning "The best among men".

Parents who choose Purushoth pick a unisex name from the Indian tradition, meaning "The best among men". At 9 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

The best among men

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Purushoth

What does Purushoth mean?

Purushoth is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "The best among men".

How popular is Purushoth?

We have no birth-record ranking for Purushoth: 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 Purushoth

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

How to say Purushoth

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Name numerology

1is the Chaldean number for Purushoth.

Number 1 is linked with leadership, independence and new beginnings.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

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

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 Purushoth

Purushoth means "The best among men" — these names share that spirit.

Alexander — "A Greek name meaning defender of men, popular among the Telugu Christian community." (Greek)
James — "The Telugu transliteration of the biblical name James, widely used among the Telugu Christian community." (Hebrew)