Parosh as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Parosh

What is the meaning of the name Parosh ?

The baby name Parosh is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /ˈpɑːrɒʃ/ or /pəˈroʊʃ/; respellings: PAH-rosh or puh-ROSH (varies by language/region).

Parosh is Hindi in Origin.

Parosh is a rare Hebrew masculine given name, pronounced pah-ROHSH. It appears in the Hebrew Bible as the name of a family head whose descendants are listed among those returning from the Babylonian exile (Ezra 2:3; 8:3; Nehemiah 7:8; 10:25). Etymology is debated: many lexicons derive it from Hebrew par‘osh, “flea,” while others associate it with parush, “separate, devout,” the root later behind the term Pharisee, giving the name a more ascetic nuance.

Beyond scripture, the name saw limited first-name use but gave rise to Jewish surnames such as Parush/Porush and Porosh, particularly in Ashkenazi and Mizrahi communities. Variant spellings and transliterations include Parush, Porush, Porosh, and Paroush. Because of its rarity and strong biblical flavor, Parosh appeals to parents seeking an Old Testament name with an ancient, compact sound and a link to the post-exilic restoration tradition.