Parakram (पराक्रम) is a Hindu boy name meaning “Valour, might”.
Parakram means “Valour, might”. Parakram (पराक्रम · పరాక్రమ్) is a classical Sanskrit Hindu boy's name meaning “Valour, might”. It comes from the Sanskrit parākrama. By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, “प” falls in Uttara Phalguni nakshatra, pada 3, within Kanya rashi (Virgo).
Parakram name meaning at a glance
| Fact | Parakram |
|---|---|
| Meaning | Valour, might |
| Gender | Hindu boy name |
| Origin | Classical Sanskrit |
| Style | Classic |
| Devanagari | पराक्रम |
| Telugu | పరాక్రమ్ |
| Sanskrit (IAST) | parākrama |
| Pronunciation | Pa-ra-kram |
| First syllable | प |
| Nakshatra | Uttara Phalguni (pada 3) |
| Rashi | Kanya (Virgo) |
| Numerology | 3 (Chaldean) · 7 (Pythagorean) |
| Themes | Strength & courage |
Meaning and origin of Parakram
Parakram is a classical Sanskrit name: the Sanskrit word parākrama, meaning “Valour, might”.
Nakshatra and rashi for Parakram
By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, the opening syllable “प” of Parakram falls in Uttara Phalguni nakshatra, pada 3, which lies in Kanya rashi (Virgo). This follows directly from the chart.
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How to write Parakram
- Hindi / Sanskrit (Devanagari): पराक्रम
- Telugu: పరాక్రమ్
- Sanskrit transliteration (IAST): parākrama
How to pronounce Parakram
Say it as “Pa-ra-kram” — 3 spoken syllables.
Parakram is easy to say and spell in English-speaking countries — a practical choice for NRI families.
Names similar to Parakram
Pradyumna, Purandar, Apratirath, Dhanurdhar, Dhanvin, Durjay
Parakram: frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of the name Parakram?
Parakram means “Valour, might”. It comes from the Sanskrit parākrama.
Is Parakram a traditional or a modern name?
Parakram is a classical Sanskrit name.
How is Parakram written in Hindi and Telugu?
In Devanagari (Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi): पराक्रम. In Telugu: పరాక్రమ్. Sanskrit transliteration: parākrama.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Parakram?
Its first syllable “प” falls in Uttara Phalguni nakshatra (pada 3) and Kanya rashi (Virgo) by the Avakahada chart.
What is the numerology number of Parakram?
3 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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Parakram — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Valour, might
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Uttara Phalguni
- Rashi
- Kanya (Virgo)
- Numerology
- 3
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Parakram mean?
Parakram is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “Valour, might”.
Is Parakram a boy or girl name?
Parakram is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Parakram?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Parakram aligns with the Uttara Phalguni nakshatra, under the Kanya (Virgo) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Parakram?
The Chaldean name number of Parakram is 3.
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