Parvati
Parvati is a girls' name of Hindi origin meaning “daughter of the mountain.” Parvati is the Hindu goddess of fertility, love, and devotion, and the gentle consort of Shiva.
how do you pronounce Parvati?
PAR-vah-tee
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what does Parvati mean?
The name Parvati means “daughter of the mountain.” It comes from the Hindi language tradition.
Parvati is the Hindu goddess of fertility, love, and devotion, and the gentle consort of Shiva. Daughter of the Himalayas, she represents the ideal of steadfast love and determination — she performed intense penance to win Shiva's heart. She is also the mother of Ganesha and Kartikeya.
where does the name Parvati come from?
Wikipedia confirms Parvati is a Hindu/Sanskrit Indian feminine given name taken directly from the goddess Parvati's name, with Parvathy and Parvathi given as alternative spellings; the source does not break the name into elements, so the daughter of the mountain gloss given elsewhere is not confirmed by anything found here.
what are the nicknames and variants of Parvati?
Variants around the world
who are famous people named Parvati?
- Parvati Patil (character in the Harry Potter series)
- Parvati Shallow (winner of Survivor: Micronesia)
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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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