What origin is the name Purushottama?

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

What are good brother names for Purushottama?

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

What is the rashi of the name Purushottama?

Purushottama 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.

Purushottama

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Purushottama

Purushottama

Unisex

Indian

5 syllables

Purushottama is an Indian unisex name meaning "The best among men; a name for Lord Vishnu".

The meaning of Purushottama is "The best among men; a name for Lord Vishnu" — a unisex name of Indian origin. At 12 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 5 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 5

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

The best among men; a name for Lord Vishnu

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Purushottama

What does Purushottama mean?

Purushottama is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "The best among men; a name for Lord Vishnu".

How popular is Purushottama?

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Brother names that go with Purushottama

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

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Name numerology

6is the Chaldean number for Purushottama.

Number 6 is linked with care, family and responsibility.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Pu (पू)
Rashi: Kanya (Virgo)
Nakshatra: Hasta, pada 1
Name number: 6

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 Purushottama

Purushottama means "The best among men; a name for Lord Vishnu" — 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)
Elijah — "A prophet whose name means 'The Lord is my God', representing strong faith and divine protection." (Hebrew)
Jacob — "A Marathi transliteration of the name Jacob, meaning one who follows or is protected by God." (Hebrew)
William — "A name of Germanic origin meaning resolute protector or strong-willed warrior, used by Indian Christians." (German)
Daniel — "A common Christian name in Tamil Nadu meaning God is my judge, originating from Hebrew." (Hebrew)
Elizabeth — "A name of Biblical origin commonly used in India, signifying that God is my oath or a promise to the divine." (Hebrew)
Matthew — "A gift of the Lord, based on the biblical apostle who recorded the life of Jesus." (Hebrew)