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.
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how do you pronounce Parvati?
PAR-vah-tee
where does the name Parvati come from?
A Hindu feminine name taken from the goddess Parvati, also spelled Parvathy or Parvathi; in Sanskrit it means of the mountain, daughter of the mountain.
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.
who are famous people named Parvati?
- Parvati Patil (character in the Harry Potter series)
- Parvati Shallow (winner of Survivor: Micronesia)
what are the nicknames and variants of Parvati?
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Parvati?
what names go well with Parvati?
Sibling names that share Parvati's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Parvati
What does the name Parvati mean?
Parvati means “daughter of the mountain”.
What is the origin of the name Parvati?
Parvati comes from the Hindi naming tradition. Related forms include Parvathy and Parvathi.
How popular is the name Parvati?
Parvati has not ranked in the US top 1,000 in recent years, which makes it an uncommon choice.
Is Parvati a boy or girl name?
Parvati is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Parvati?
Parvati is pronounced PAR-vah-tee, with 3 syllables.
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