Parapada
Parapada (परपद) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The Supreme State, the highest footstep”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Parapada (परपद) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The Supreme State, the highest footstep”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Parapada (परपद, IAST: Parapada) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The Supreme State, the highest footstep”. From 'para' (supreme) and 'pada' (step, foot, position, state), Parapada names Vishnu as the ultimate station of existence — the highest 'step' or resting place to which the liberated soul aspires and arrives.
Meaning, etymology & significance
The word 'pada' is richly layered in Sanskrit: it means a foot, a verse quarter, a word, and also a state or condition of being. Vishnu as Parapada is the supreme destination, the final 'foothold' beyond which there is no further going — a perfect rest in the infinite. The Rig Veda famously speaks of Vishnu's three strides, with the highest step dwelling in transcendent light.
This epithet connects to the ancient Vedic image of Vishnu's cosmic stride (trivikrama), where his supreme step (param padam) rests in the luminous beyond. The name is uncommon in modern usage; pronounced pa-ra-PA-da, it carries both mythological depth and philosophical serenity.
Scriptural source
Parapada 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, Parapada aligns with the Uttara phalguni nakshatra, under the Kanya rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 8.
Parapada — Name Facts
- Meaning
- The Supreme State, the highest footstep
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Uttara Phalguni
- Rashi
- Kanya (Virgo)
- Numerology
- 8
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Parapada mean?
Parapada is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “The Supreme State, the highest footstep”.
Is Parapada a boy or girl name?
Parapada is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Parapada?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Parapada aligns with the Uttara Phalguni nakshatra, under the Kanya (Virgo) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Parapada?
The Chaldean name number of Parapada is 8.
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