Pururav
Pururav (पुरूरवस्) is a Hindu boy name meaning “Name of the Lunar-dynasty king of Urvashi's story”.
Pururav (पुरूरवस्) is a Hindu boy name meaning “Name of the Lunar-dynasty king of Urvashi's story”.
Pururav means “Name of the Lunar-dynasty king of Urvashi's story”. Pururav (पुरूरवस् · పురూరవస్) is a heritage Sanskrit Hindu boy's name meaning “Name of the Lunar-dynasty king of Urvashi's story”. It comes from the Sanskrit purūravas. By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, “पु” falls in Hasta nakshatra, pada 1, within Kanya rashi (Virgo).
Pururav name meaning at a glance
| Fact | Pururav |
|---|---|
| Meaning | Name of the Lunar-dynasty king of Urvashi's story |
| Gender | Hindu boy name |
| Origin | Classical Sanskrit |
| Style | Heritage |
| Devanagari | पुरूरवस् |
| Telugu | పురూరవస్ |
| Sanskrit (IAST) | purūravas |
| Pronunciation | Pu-roo-rav |
| First syllable | पु |
| Nakshatra | Hasta (pada 1) |
| Rashi | Kanya (Virgo) |
| Numerology | 4 (Chaldean) · 9 (Pythagorean) |
| Themes | Glory, victory & leadership |
Meaning and origin of Pururav
Pururav is a heritage name from the Vedas, epics or history: the Sanskrit word purūravas, meaning “Name of the Lunar-dynasty king of Urvashi's story”.
Nakshatra and rashi for Pururav
By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, the opening syllable “पु” of Pururav falls in Hasta nakshatra, pada 1, which lies in Kanya rashi (Virgo). This follows directly from the chart.
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How to write Pururav
- Hindi / Sanskrit (Devanagari): पुरूरवस्
- Telugu: పురూరవస్
- Sanskrit transliteration (IAST): purūravas
How to pronounce Pururav
Say it as “Pu-roo-rav” — 3 spoken syllables.
Pururav is easy to say and spell in English-speaking countries — a practical choice for NRI families.
Names similar to Pururav
Paurav, Prakarsh, Prashast, Prataprudra, Purujit, Padmagarbh
Pururav: frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of the name Pururav?
Pururav means “Name of the Lunar-dynasty king of Urvashi's story”. It comes from the Sanskrit purūravas.
Is Pururav a traditional or a modern name?
Pururav is a heritage name from Sanskrit tradition.
How is Pururav written in Hindi and Telugu?
In Devanagari (Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi): पुरूरवस्. In Telugu: పురూరవస్. Sanskrit transliteration: purūravas.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Pururav?
Its first syllable “पु” falls in Hasta nakshatra (pada 1) and Kanya rashi (Virgo) by the Avakahada chart.
What is the numerology number of Pururav?
4 in Chaldean numerology and 9 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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Pururav — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Name of the Lunar-dynasty king of Urvashi's story
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Hasta
- Rashi
- Kanya (Virgo)
- Numerology
- 4
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Pururav mean?
Pururav is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “Name of the Lunar-dynasty king of Urvashi's story”.
Is Pururav a boy or girl name?
Pururav is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Pururav?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Pururav aligns with the Hasta nakshatra, under the Kanya (Virgo) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Pururav?
The Chaldean name number of Pururav is 4.
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