Paurav (पौरव) is a Hindu boy name meaning “Descendant of King Puru”.
Paurav means “Descendant of King Puru”. Paurav (पौरव · పౌరవ్) is a heritage Sanskrit Hindu boy's name meaning “Descendant of King Puru”. It comes from the Sanskrit paurava. By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, “पौ” falls in Chitra nakshatra, pada 2, within Kanya rashi (Virgo).
Paurav name meaning at a glance
| Fact | Paurav |
|---|---|
| Meaning | Descendant of King Puru |
| Gender | Hindu boy name |
| Origin | Classical Sanskrit |
| Style | Heritage |
| Devanagari | पौरव |
| Telugu | పౌరవ్ |
| Sanskrit (IAST) | paurava |
| Pronunciation | Pau-rav |
| First syllable | पौ |
| Nakshatra | Chitra (pada 2) |
| Rashi | Kanya (Virgo) |
| Numerology | 6 (Chaldean) · 7 (Pythagorean) |
| Themes | Glory, victory & leadership |
Meaning and origin of Paurav
Paurav is a heritage name from the Vedas, epics or history: the Sanskrit word paurava, meaning “Descendant of King Puru”.
Nakshatra and rashi for Paurav
By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, the opening syllable “पौ” of Paurav falls in Chitra nakshatra, pada 2, which lies in Kanya rashi (Virgo). This follows directly from the chart.
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How to write Paurav
- Hindi / Sanskrit (Devanagari): पौरव
- Telugu: పౌరవ్
- Sanskrit transliteration (IAST): paurava
How to pronounce Paurav
Say it as “Pau-rav” — 2 spoken syllables.
Paurav is easy to say and spell in English-speaking countries — a practical choice for NRI families.
Names similar to Paurav
Prakarsh, Prashast, Prataprudra, Purujit, Pururav, Padmagarbh
Paurav: frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of the name Paurav?
Paurav means “Descendant of King Puru”. It comes from the Sanskrit paurava.
Is Paurav a traditional or a modern name?
Paurav is a heritage name from Sanskrit tradition.
How is Paurav written in Hindi and Telugu?
In Devanagari (Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi): पौरव. In Telugu: పౌరవ్. Sanskrit transliteration: paurava.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Paurav?
Its first syllable “पौ” falls in Chitra nakshatra (pada 2) and Kanya rashi (Virgo) by the Avakahada chart.
What is the numerology number of Paurav?
6 in Chaldean numerology and 7 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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Paurav — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Descendant of King Puru
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Chitra
- Rashi
- Kanya (Virgo)
- Numerology
- 6
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Paurav mean?
Paurav is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “Descendant of King Puru”.
Is Paurav a boy or girl name?
Paurav is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Paurav?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Paurav aligns with the Chitra nakshatra, under the Kanya (Virgo) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Paurav?
The Chaldean name number of Paurav is 6.
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