Parantap
Parantap (परन्तप) is a Hindu boy name meaning “Scorcher of foes, epithet of Arjuna”.
Parantap (परन्तप) is a Hindu boy name meaning “Scorcher of foes, epithet of Arjuna”.
Parantap means “Scorcher of foes, epithet of Arjuna”. Parantap (परन्तप · పరంతప్) is a classical Sanskrit Hindu boy's name meaning “Scorcher of foes, epithet of Arjuna”. It is formed from para (enemy), tapa (scorching). By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, “प” falls in Uttara Phalguni nakshatra, pada 3, within Kanya rashi (Virgo).
Parantap name meaning at a glance
| Fact | Parantap |
|---|---|
| Meaning | Scorcher of foes, epithet of Arjuna |
| Gender | Hindu boy name |
| Origin | Classical Sanskrit |
| Roots | para (enemy) + tapa (scorching) |
| Style | Classic |
| Devanagari | परन्तप |
| Telugu | పరంతప్ |
| Sanskrit (IAST) | parantapa |
| Pronunciation | Pa-ran-tap |
| First syllable | प |
| Nakshatra | Uttara Phalguni (pada 3) |
| Rashi | Kanya (Virgo) |
| Numerology | 3 (Chaldean) · 6 (Pythagorean) |
| Themes | Strength & courage |
Meaning and Sanskrit roots of Parantap
Parantap is a classical Sanskrit name. It is built from:
- para — enemy
- tapa — scorching
Each root can be looked up in the Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary (Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries).
Nakshatra and rashi for Parantap
By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, the opening syllable “प” of Parantap falls in Uttara Phalguni nakshatra, pada 3, which lies in Kanya rashi (Virgo). This follows directly from the chart.
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How to write Parantap
- Hindi / Sanskrit (Devanagari): परन्तप
- Telugu: పరంతప్
- Sanskrit transliteration (IAST): parantapa
How to pronounce Parantap
Say it as “Pa-ran-tap” — 3 spoken syllables.
Parantap is easy to say and spell in English-speaking countries — a practical choice for NRI families.
Names similar to Parantap
Parakram, Prabhanjan, Padmagarbh, Padmaksh, Pakshiraj, Pallavit
Parantap: frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of the name Parantap?
Parantap means “Scorcher of foes, epithet of Arjuna”. It is formed from para (enemy), tapa (scorching).
Is Parantap a traditional or a modern name?
Parantap is a classical Sanskrit name.
How is Parantap written in Hindi and Telugu?
In Devanagari (Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi): परन्तप. In Telugu: పరంతప్. Sanskrit transliteration: parantapa.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Parantap?
Its first syllable “प” falls in Uttara Phalguni nakshatra (pada 3) and Kanya rashi (Virgo) by the Avakahada chart.
What is the numerology number of Parantap?
3 in Chaldean numerology and 6 in Pythagorean numerology.
Method: Meaning traced to the Sanskrit roots; nakshatra and rashi by the Avakahada first-syllable chart (rashi derived from the pada); numerology by the Chaldean and Pythagorean systems. HinduTone does not list popularity figures or “lucky” claims.
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Parantap — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Scorcher of foes, epithet of Arjuna
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Uttara Phalguni
- Rashi
- Kanya (Virgo)
- Numerology
- 3
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Parantap mean?
Parantap is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “Scorcher of foes, epithet of Arjuna”.
Is Parantap a boy or girl name?
Parantap is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Parantap?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Parantap aligns with the Uttara Phalguni nakshatra, under the Kanya (Virgo) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Parantap?
The Chaldean name number of Parantap is 3.
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