Poorva or Purva?
Two spellings, side by side.
Poorva and Purva are two spellings of the same sound. Poorva is listed with the meaning "A Sanskrit name meaning the earlier one, the elder, or the direction of the east" and Purva with "This Sanskrit name for girls can mean the east, an elder, or a gentle morning breeze". Poorva is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Poorva | Purva |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | A Sanskrit name meaning the earlier one, the elder, or the direction of the east. | This Sanskrit name for girls can mean the east, an elder, or a gentle morning breeze. |
| Origin | Sanskrit | Sanskrit |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Written | पूर्वा | पूर्वा |
| Say it | Poor-va | Pur-va |
| Popularity | Less often searched here | Less often searched here |
Questions about Poorva and Purva
Is Poorva or Purva more common?
Poorva is more often searched and saved on this site; Purva is also used.
Do Poorva and Purva mean the same?
Poorva: "A Sanskrit name meaning the earlier one, the elder, or the direction of the east". Purva: "This Sanskrit name for girls can mean the east, an elder, or a gentle morning breeze".
How do you say Poorva?
In parts: Poor-va. Purva is said the same way.
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