The baby name Purandhar is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced poo-RAHN-dhar (approx.); IPA: /puːˈrʌn.dɑr/.
The baby name Purandhar is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced poo-RAHN-dhar (approx.); IPA: /puːˈrʌn.dɑr/.
Purandhar is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.
Purandhar is a masculine Sanskrit name, built from pura (fort, city) + dara (breaker, splitter), conveying “destroyer of forts/cities.” It is a time-honored epithet of the Vedic deity Indra, evoking martial prowess, victory over obstacles, and protective strength. In this sense, the name carries heroic, auspicious connotations linked to thunder, defense, and triumph.
The name appears in early literature under the form Purandara (Rigvedic usage) and persists through Puranic and regional traditions; Marathi and Hindi often favor Purandar or Purandhar in everyday use. Modern bearers are relatively few, but the name resonates culturally via Purandar Fort in Maharashtra and the Bhakti luminary Purandara Dasa (with the -dara variant). Documented variants include Purandar, Purandara, and Purandhara; feminine counterparts are uncommon. Informal short forms such as Puran or Dara sometimes occur.
Purandhar is a rare name. Across 5 countries, we found 14 recorded uses of it.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KW | Boys | 0 | #805 | 2 | 18,755 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,031 | 9 | 16,750 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
Purandhar is popular in 5 countries — most recent births per country:
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