Prithu
Prithu (पृथु) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The broad, vast, and wide-spreading one”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Prithu (पृथु) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The broad, vast, and wide-spreading one”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Prithu (पृथु, IAST: Pṛthu) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The broad, vast, and wide-spreading one”. From the root prath (to spread, to expand), Pṛthu means 'the wide one' or 'the vast one,' evoking Viṣṇu's all-pervading cosmic expanse as well as the legendary king Pṛthu who shaped the earth.
Meaning, etymology & significance
Pṛthu is derived from the root prath or pṛth, meaning to spread out or to become wide, and conveys the sense of vastness, breadth, and all-pervasiveness. In the Purāṇas, King Pṛthu is celebrated as the first consecrated king, whose milking of the earth-cow established agriculture and prosperity for humanity — he is regarded as an avatāra of Viṣṇu. As a name of Viṣṇu in the Sahasranāma, it honors his limitless cosmic expansion that encompasses all of existence.
Pṛthu is a well-known classical name in India, found in the Bhāgavata Purāṇa, the Viṣṇu Purāṇa, and the Mahābhārata. It is used as a given name for boys, especially in families with an affinity for Sanskrit and Purāṇic traditions; the modern form Prithu is common in North India.
Scriptural source
Prithu appears in the Vishnu Sahasranama, among the sacred names of Vishnu.
Prithu — Name Facts
- Meaning
- The broad, vast, and wide-spreading one
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Uttara Phalguni
- Rashi
- Kanya (Virgo)
- Numerology
- 8
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Prithu mean?
Prithu is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “The broad, vast, and wide-spreading one”.
Is Prithu a boy or girl name?
Prithu is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Prithu?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Prithu aligns with the Uttara Phalguni nakshatra, under the Kanya (Virgo) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Prithu?
The Chaldean name number of Prithu is 8.
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