Parjanya
Parjanya (पर्जन्य) is a Hindu boy name meaning “The rain god; a rain cloud”.
Parjanya (पर्जन्य) is a Hindu boy name meaning “The rain god; a rain cloud”.
Parjanya means “The rain god; a rain cloud”. Parjanya (पर्जन्य · పర్జన్య) is a classical Sanskrit Hindu boy's name meaning “The rain god; a rain cloud”. It comes from the Sanskrit parjanya. By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, “प” falls in Uttara Phalguni nakshatra, pada 3, within Kanya rashi (Virgo).
Parjanya name meaning at a glance
| Fact | Parjanya |
|---|---|
| Meaning | The rain god; a rain cloud |
| Gender | Hindu boy name |
| Origin | Classical Sanskrit |
| Style | Classic |
| Devanagari | पर्जन्य |
| Telugu | పర్జన్య |
| Sanskrit (IAST) | parjanya |
| Pronunciation | Par-jan-ya |
| First syllable | प |
| Nakshatra | Uttara Phalguni (pada 3) |
| Rashi | Kanya (Virgo) |
| Numerology | 2 (Chaldean) · 5 (Pythagorean) |
| Themes | Water & rivers |
Meaning and origin of Parjanya
Parjanya is a classical Sanskrit name: the Sanskrit word parjanya, meaning “The rain god; a rain cloud”.
Nakshatra and rashi for Parjanya
By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, the opening syllable “प” of Parjanya 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 Parjanya
- Hindi / Sanskrit (Devanagari): पर्जन्य
- Telugu: పర్జన్య
- Sanskrit transliteration (IAST): parjanya
How to pronounce Parjanya
Say it as “Par-jan-ya” — 3 spoken syllables.
Parjanya is easy to say and spell in English-speaking countries — a practical choice for NRI families.
Names similar to Parjanya
Pravah, Ambudhar, Jalad, Jalaj, Nirjhar, Shon
Parjanya: frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of the name Parjanya?
Parjanya means “The rain god; a rain cloud”. It comes from the Sanskrit parjanya.
Is Parjanya a traditional or a modern name?
Parjanya is a classical Sanskrit name.
How is Parjanya written in Hindi and Telugu?
In Devanagari (Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi): पर्जन्य. In Telugu: పర్జన్య. Sanskrit transliteration: parjanya.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Parjanya?
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 Parjanya?
2 in Chaldean numerology and 5 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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Parjanya — Name Facts
- Meaning
- The rain god; a rain cloud
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Uttara Phalguni
- Rashi
- Kanya (Virgo)
- Numerology
- 2
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Parjanya mean?
Parjanya is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “The rain god; a rain cloud”.
Is Parjanya a boy or girl name?
Parjanya is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Parjanya?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Parjanya aligns with the Uttara Phalguni nakshatra, under the Kanya (Virgo) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Parjanya?
The Chaldean name number of Parjanya is 2.
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