The baby name Purushottam is a Male name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced POO-roosh-OHT-tum (approx. /puːruːˈʃoːtːəm/).
Purushottam is Sanskrit in Origin.
The baby name Purushottam is a Male name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced POO-roosh-OHT-tum (approx. /puːruːˈʃoːtːəm/).
Purushottam is Sanskrit in Origin.
Purushottam is a masculine given name from Sanskrit, built from puruṣa “person; cosmic spirit” and uttama “highest, best,” yielding the sense “the Supreme Person” or “best among men.” In Hindu theology it is an honorific of Vishnu and Krishna; the Bhagavad Gītā names a chapter Puruṣottama-yoga (15), and the sacred city of Puri was known as Purushottama-kṣetra. The intercalary month dedicated to Vishnu is likewise called Purushottam Māsa.
As a personal name it appears across India and Nepal, especially among Vaishnava communities, and has a recorded pedigree from medieval courts - most notably Gajapati king Purushottama Deva of Odisha - to modern scholars and public figures. Common variants and regional spellings include Purushottama, Purushotham, Purusottam, Purushottaman/Purushothaman (Tamil–Malayalam), and Purushottam (standard Hindi/Marathi). Short forms and related names include Puru and Uttam.
| Purushottam Laxman Deshpande Purushottam Laxman Deshpande, often known as Pu La Deshpande, was a beloved Indian writer, humorist, and actor, most famous for his Marathi literature and performances. His works like 'Vyakti Ani Valli' and 'Batatyachi Chal' are cherished in Marathi households. He also made significant contributions to Indian cinema and theater. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IN | 0 | #71 | 1 | 2,963 | |
| JP | 0 | #77 | 1 | 4,057 | |
| MV | Boys | 0 | #79 | 1 | 3,375 |
| QA | 0 | #106 | 1 | 7,011 | |
| AE | 0 | #182 | 6 | 10,220 | |
| BG | Boys | 0 | #220 | 1 | 3,850 |
| MO | Boys | 0 | #232 | 3 | 5,842 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #369 | 1 | 8,477 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #464 | 3 | 10,523 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #526 | 1 | 12,621 |
| BH | 0 | #539 | 15 | 17,937 | |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #540 | 530 | 16,750 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #560 | 2 | 19,177 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #595 | 3 | 20,968 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #604 | 2 | 10,045 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #650 | 5 | 13,121 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #652 | 56 | 18,093 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #697 | 1 | 13,071 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #729 | 41 | 18,755 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #732 | 8 | 17,960 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #823 | 59 | 17,948 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #980 | 113 | 22,615 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,000 | 2 | 16,906 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,011 | 4 | 25,931 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,102 | 10 | 25,439 |
| TR | 0 | #1,252 | 3 | 19,440 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,488 | 127 | 28,008 |
Purushottam is popular in 21 countries — most recent births per country:
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