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The baby name Parthiv is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈpɑːrθɪv/ (PAR-thiv).

Parthiv is Sanskrit in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Sanskrit
Pronunciation: /ˈpɑːrθɪv/ (PAR-thiv)

What is the meaning of the name Parthiv ?

The baby name Parthiv is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈpɑːrθɪv/ (PAR-thiv).

Parthiv is Sanskrit in Origin.

Parthiv is an Indian masculine name from Sanskrit Pārthiva (पार्थिव), meaning “of the earth, earthly,” and by extension “king” or “prince,” since ancient Sanskrit used pārthiva for a ruler, literally “lord of the land.” It derives from pṛthivī, the word for “earth,” and appears in classical literature and ritual phrases such as pārthiva-liṅga (a clay emblem of Śiva), giving the name grounded, auspicious overtones.

The name is used across Hindi-, Gujarati-, and Marathi-speaking communities and has seen modern urban popularity. Spelling variants and cognates include Paarthiv (to mark the long ā), Parthiva (closer to Sanskrit), and the Tamil form Parthiban (“prince; ruler”). Not to be confused with Parth/Partha (linked to the hero Arjuna), Parthiv keeps an earth-centered sense: solid, dependable, and regal - an appealing blend of humility and leadership.

Parthiv has the following similar or variant Names

Parthiv – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
PH Boys 0 #408 1 11,440
BH 0 #587 1 17,937
BD Boys 0 #603 3 10,045
QA Boys 0 #738 6 18,093
SG Boys 0 #738 2 17,960
United States Boys 2024 #888 5 7,044
OM Boys 0 #912 7 17,948
IN Boys 0 #953 49 16,750
AE Boys 0 #1,137 7 22,615
SA Boys 0 #1,688 4 28,008

Parthiv is popular in 10 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
AE
BD
BH
IN

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People also ask about Parthiv

Parthiv is predominantly a boy's name.
Parthiv is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈpɑːrθɪv/ (PAR-thiv).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Parthiva, Parthib, Parthibh and Parthivraj (related).
Across languages, Parthiv has these equivalents: Prithvi (Sanskrit: earth), Adam (Hebrew: man/earth), Terran / Terranus (Latin: of the earth).
Somewhat — Parthiv ranked #888 in United States in 2024, placing it just outside the most common names.
Parthiv's popularity is declining. It moved from #883 in 2014 to #888 in 2024 in United States.