Paradham
Paradham (परधाम) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The Supreme Abode, the highest dwelling”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Paradham (परधाम) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The Supreme Abode, the highest dwelling”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Paradham (परधाम, IAST: Paradhāma) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The Supreme Abode, the highest dwelling”. From 'para' (supreme) and 'dhāman' (abode, luminous realm), this name identifies Vishnu himself as the ultimate refuge — the eternal, radiant state of being that transcends all transient worlds.
Meaning, etymology & significance
In Vedic and Puranic thought, 'dhāman' refers not only to a physical dwelling but to a sphere of luminous existence, a domain of divine effulgence. Vishnu as Paradhāma is the supreme such realm — Vaikuntha in its most essential sense — where liberation is not merely attained but eternally rested in.
The Bhagavad Gita speaks of the Lord's 'param dhāma' as the destination beyond rebirth, cementing this epithet's importance in devotional theology. As a given name, Paradham is occasionally found in Vaishnava communities; it is pronounced pa-ra-DHAA-ma, with the long 'ā' in 'dhāma' held gently.
Scriptural source
Paradham appears in the Vishnu Sahasranama, among the sacred names of Vishnu.
Astrology — nakshatra, rashi & numerology
By the standard Vedic correspondence between a name’s first syllable and the lunar mansion, Paradham aligns with the Uttara phalguni nakshatra, under the Kanya rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 8.
Paradham — Name Facts
- Meaning
- The Supreme Abode, the highest dwelling
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Uttara Phalguni
- Rashi
- Kanya (Virgo)
- Numerology
- 8
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Paradham mean?
Paradham is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “The Supreme Abode, the highest dwelling”.
Is Paradham a boy or girl name?
Paradham is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Paradham?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Paradham aligns with the Uttara Phalguni nakshatra, under the Kanya (Virgo) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Paradham?
The Chaldean name number of Paradham is 8.
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