About the name Purushottam
The fifteenth chapter of the Gita is titled Purushottama Yoga, and the word marks the point where Krishna names himself as the highest of all beings. It is a heavyweight name in every sense, still respected but rarely given to babies born this decade.
Purushottam is a boy name of Sanskrit origin, pronounced poo-roo-SHOT-tum. On the NameRarity scale it scores 93 out of 100, which places it in the ultra rare band — fewer than 1 in 10,000 people carry this name. You will almost never meet another. Its strongest period was the early 20th century.
Name facts at a glance
How popular is Purushottam?
Purushottam currently falls outside the US top 1,000, which is a large part of why it scores so highly for rarity. Roughly 1.9 people per million carry it — about 1 in 526,316. In a school of 1,000 pupils you would expect not to find a single one.
Famous people named Purushottam
- Purushottam Das TandonIndian freedom fighter and recipient of the Bharat Ratna
- Purushottam Laxman Deshpandebeloved Marathi writer, humorist and performer
Spellings and variants of Purushottam
Names similar to Purushottam
Madhusudan
muh-dhoo-SOO-dun
Slayer of the demon Madhu, an epithet of Krishna in the Bhagavad Gita
Parashuram
puh-ruh-shoo-RAAM
Rama with the axe, the sixth avatar of Vishnu
Hrishikesh
hrish-ee-KAYSH
Master of the senses, an epithet of Krishna used in the Bhagavad Gita
Avyaan
uv-YAHN
Flawless, without imperfection; an epithet of Vishnu
Govind
goh-VIND
Finder of cows; an epithet of Krishna and Vishnu
Ramesh
ruh-MAYSH
Lord of Lakshmi, an epithet of Vishnu
Lakshmikant
luk-shmee-KAANT
Consort of Lakshmi, an epithet of Vishnu
Partha
PAR-tah
Son of Pritha; Krishna's name for Arjuna in the Gita
Purushottam — frequently asked questions
What does the name Purushottam mean?
Purushottam means "The supreme person, an epithet of Vishnu and Krishna in the Gita". It is a name of Sanskrit origin, most often given to a boy.
How do you pronounce Purushottam?
Purushottam is pronounced poo-roo-SHOT-tum, with 4 syllables.
How rare is the name Purushottam?
Purushottam scores 93 out of 100 on the NameRarity scale, which makes it ultra rare. Roughly 1 in every 526,316 people carry it — about 1.9 per million.
What is the numerology number for Purushottam?
Purushottam carries the expression number 1, known as The Pioneer. Its soul urge number is 4 and its personality number is 33.
What is the lucky number and lucky colour for Purushottam?
The lucky number for Purushottam is 1 (with 10, 19, 28 also favourable), and its lucky colour is Sunlit Gold. The traditional lucky day is Sunday and the associated gemstone is Ruby.