Puritakhiladevasha (पूरिताखिलदेवाश, IAST: Pūritākhiladevāśa) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “He who fulfils the desires of all the gods”. From pūrita (fulfilled, filled completely), akhila (all, entire), deva (divine being, god), and āśā (wish, hope), this name portrays Viṣṇu as the ultimate wish-fulfiller for the entire celestial assembly.

Meaning, etymology & significance

Pūrita is the past passive participle of the root pṛ (to fill, to fulfil), akhila means complete or without exception, and devāśā combines deva (god) with āśā (desire or hope). The name thus paints a picture of Viṣṇu as the cosmic benefactor who leaves no divine aspiration unfulfilled—from Brahmā's prayer for creation to Indra's pleas for protection against the asuras, the Lord satisfies every righteous desire. This quality is inseparable from His role as sustainer and protector of the cosmic order.

This epithet of Viṣṇu resonates with the Purāṇic theme of the devas approaching Him in times of distress and always receiving His gracious response. The name is somewhat long for daily use but could be meaningfully shortened.

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Scriptural source

Puritakhiladevasha 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, Puritakhiladevasha aligns with the Hasta nakshatra, under the Kanya rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 5.