The baby name Parameshvara is a Male name , 5 syllables long and is pronounced pah-rah-MAY-shvah-rah (IPA: /pə.rə.meːˈʃvə.rə/).
The baby name Parameshvara is a Male name , 5 syllables long and is pronounced pah-rah-MAY-shvah-rah (IPA: /pə.rə.meːˈʃvə.rə/).
Parameshvara is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.
Parameshvara is a Sanskrit theophoric name meaning “Supreme Lord,” formed from parama (supreme, highest) + īśvara (lord, ruler). An exalted epithet in Hindu philosophy and devotion, it refers especially to Shiva, though some traditions apply it to Vishnu or the ultimate governing principle. Classical pronunciation approximates puh-ruh-MAYSH-vuh-ruh, with the Sanskrit long ē/ī reflected in transliterations like Parameśvara.
The name appears widely in inscriptions, temple dedications, and literature, and it occurs in royal and scholarly contexts - compare Pallava king Parameśvaravarman and the Kerala astronomer-mathematician Parameśvara (c. 1380–1460). Modern usage spans many Indian languages, yielding variants such as Parameshwara/Parameshwar, Paramesvara/Parameswar, Parmeshwar, and the South Indian patronymic Parameswaran/Parameswaran. Feminine forms include Parameshwari/Paramesvari. Shortened colloquial forms like Parmesh or Paramesh also appear. The name conveys sovereignty, guardianship, and spiritual primacy, making it a traditional yet resonant choice across regions and the diaspora.
Parameshvara is a genuine rarity. In all, it appears just 3 times, across 3 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
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