Pararthakartr
Pararthakartr (परार्थकर्तृ) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “One who acts solely for the benefit of others”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Pararthakartr (परार्थकर्तृ) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “One who acts solely for the benefit of others”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Pararthakartr (परार्थकर्तृ, IAST: Parārthakartr̥) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “One who acts solely for the benefit of others”. From para (other, the highest), artha (purpose, benefit), and kartr̥ (doer, agent), this name proclaims Vishnu as the selfless divine actor whose every deed is oriented entirely toward the welfare of beings rather than any personal gain.
Meaning, etymology & significance
Kartr̥ derives from the root kṛ (to do, to make), and the entire compound celebrates Vishnu's utterly altruistic agency: unlike ordinary agents who act from self-interest, the Lord's cosmic actions — creation, sustenance, liberation — are wholly for the para, the other. This resonates with the Gītā's teaching of niṣkāma karma enacted by the Divine itself.
As a given name, the agent-noun ending -tr̥ makes it grammatically complex and phonetically challenging outside Sanskrit contexts. It is best appreciated as a theological epithet within the Sahasranama recitation. Pronounced pa-rār-tha-kar-tr̥, the final syllable carries a vocalic r sound unique to Sanskrit.
Scriptural source
Pararthakartr 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, Pararthakartr aligns with the Uttara phalguni nakshatra, under the Kanya rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 8.
Pararthakartr — Name Facts
- Meaning
- One who acts solely for the benefit of others
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Uttara Phalguni
- Rashi
- Kanya (Virgo)
- Numerology
- 8
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Pararthakartr mean?
Pararthakartr is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “One who acts solely for the benefit of others”.
Is Pararthakartr a boy or girl name?
Pararthakartr is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Pararthakartr?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Pararthakartr aligns with the Uttara Phalguni nakshatra, under the Kanya (Virgo) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Pararthakartr?
The Chaldean name number of Pararthakartr is 8.
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