Punyashlok
Punyashlok (पुण्यश्लोक) is a Hindu boy name meaning “Of holy fame; epithet of Nala and Yudhishthira”.
Punyashlok (पुण्यश्लोक) is a Hindu boy name meaning “Of holy fame; epithet of Nala and Yudhishthira”.
Punyashlok means “Of holy fame; epithet of Nala and Yudhishthira”. Punyashlok (पुण्यश्लोक · పుణ్యశ్లోక్) is a classical Sanskrit Hindu boy's name meaning “Of holy fame; epithet of Nala and Yudhishthira”. It is formed from puṇya (holy), śloka (fame). By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, “पु” falls in Hasta nakshatra, pada 1, within Kanya rashi (Virgo).
Punyashlok name meaning at a glance
| Fact | Punyashlok |
|---|---|
| Meaning | Of holy fame; epithet of Nala and Yudhishthira |
| Gender | Hindu boy name |
| Origin | Classical Sanskrit |
| Roots | puṇya (holy) + śloka (fame) |
| Style | Classic |
| Devanagari | पुण्यश्लोक |
| Telugu | పుణ్యశ్లోక్ |
| Sanskrit (IAST) | puṇyaśloka |
| Pronunciation | Pun-ya-shlok |
| First syllable | पु |
| Nakshatra | Hasta (pada 1) |
| Rashi | Kanya (Virgo) |
| Numerology | 5 (Chaldean) · 7 (Pythagorean) |
| Themes | Virtue & character |
Meaning and Sanskrit roots of Punyashlok
Punyashlok is a classical Sanskrit name. It is built from:
- puṇya — holy
- śloka — fame
Each root can be looked up in the Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary (Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries).
Nakshatra and rashi for Punyashlok
By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, the opening syllable “पु” of Punyashlok falls in Hasta nakshatra, pada 1, which lies in Kanya rashi (Virgo). This follows directly from the chart.
Explore more: Hasta nakshatra names · Kanya rashi names
How to write Punyashlok
- Hindi / Sanskrit (Devanagari): पुण्यश्लोक
- Telugu: పుణ్యశ్లోక్
- Sanskrit transliteration (IAST): puṇyaśloka
How to pronounce Punyashlok
Say it as “Pun-ya-shlok” — 3 spoken syllables.
Punyashlok is easy to say and spell in English-speaking countries — a practical choice for NRI families.
Names similar to Punyashlok
Prasham, Padmagarbh, Padmaksh, Pakshiraj, Pallavit, Parakram
Punyashlok: frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of the name Punyashlok?
Punyashlok means “Of holy fame; epithet of Nala and Yudhishthira”. It is formed from puṇya (holy), śloka (fame).
Is Punyashlok a traditional or a modern name?
Punyashlok is a classical Sanskrit name.
How is Punyashlok written in Hindi and Telugu?
In Devanagari (Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi): पुण्यश्लोक. In Telugu: పుణ్యశ్లోక్. Sanskrit transliteration: puṇyaśloka.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Punyashlok?
Its first syllable “पु” falls in Hasta nakshatra (pada 1) and Kanya rashi (Virgo) by the Avakahada chart.
What is the numerology number of Punyashlok?
5 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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Punyashlok — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Of holy fame; epithet of Nala and Yudhishthira
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Hasta
- Rashi
- Kanya (Virgo)
- Numerology
- 5
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Punyashlok mean?
Punyashlok is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “Of holy fame; epithet of Nala and Yudhishthira”.
Is Punyashlok a boy or girl name?
Punyashlok is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Punyashlok?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Punyashlok aligns with the Hasta nakshatra, under the Kanya (Virgo) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Punyashlok?
The Chaldean name number of Punyashlok is 5.
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