Parashakti
Parashakti (परशक्ति) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The supreme, transcendent divine power”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Parashakti (परशक्ति) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The supreme, transcendent divine power”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Parashakti (परशक्ति, IAST: paraśakti) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The supreme, transcendent divine power”. From para (supreme, beyond) and śakti (power, energy), this name affirms that Vishnu embodies the highest divine potency that underlies all cosmic activity.
Meaning, etymology & significance
Paraśakti combines para, meaning beyond or transcendent, with śakti, the dynamic power of the divine. Though śakti is grammatically feminine, the name here as an epithet of Vishnu underscores that He is not merely the passive witness but is Himself the supreme energizing force of the cosmos. This reflects the Vaishnava understanding that Vishnu's power (śakti) is not separate from His own being.
This epithet appears in the Vishnu Sahasranama to honor Vishnu as the source of all energy and creative potency in the universe. The name is pronounced pa-ra-SHAK-ti; while more commonly associated with the Goddess, its use here as a Vaishnava epithet is a noteworthy theological statement.
Scriptural source
Parashakti 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, Parashakti aligns with the Uttara phalguni nakshatra, under the Kanya rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 1.
Parashakti — Name Facts
- Meaning
- The supreme, transcendent divine power
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Uttara Phalguni
- Rashi
- Kanya (Virgo)
- Numerology
- 1
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Parashakti mean?
Parashakti is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “The supreme, transcendent divine power”.
Is Parashakti a boy or girl name?
Parashakti is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Parashakti?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Parashakti aligns with the Uttara Phalguni nakshatra, under the Kanya (Virgo) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Parashakti?
The Chaldean name number of Parashakti is 1.
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