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Paras

♂ Boy

Pronounced PAH-rus /ˈpɑ.rəs/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit/Hindi Paras (Parasmani), the mythical 'touchstone' or philosopher's stone said to turn iron to gold. A settled Indian name.Low

In 30 seconds: A Sanskrit name: Paras means 'touchstone; philosopher's stone' (said 'PAH-rus'). Settled and evocative.
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Origin MediumSanskrit, Hindi
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit/Hindi Paras (Parasmani), the mythical 'touchstone' or philosopher's stone said to turn iron to gold. A settled Indian name.
U.S. rank (2024)#11930 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1990
Total births (all-time)≈ 284

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199019752024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Paras is Sanskrit/Hindi for the legendary 'touchstone; philosopher's stone,' said to turn base metal to gold. A settled Indian name evoking value and change. Rare in the U.S. (said 'PAH-rus').

It appears rarely in the U.S., mostly in Indian families. Rare, evocative, and rooted.

Did you know? Paras comes from the Sanskrit/Hindi for the mythical 'touchstone' that turns iron to gold — a name of transformation and worth (said 'PAH-rus').
Overall data confidence 53%
References — Paras — Sanskrit/Hindi 'touchstone'

Variations

PaarasParasmaniParis

Nicknames

ParuRas

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Paras mean?

Paras is Sanskrit/Hindi for the mythical 'touchstone' or philosopher's stone that turns iron to gold.

How do you pronounce Paras?

It's said PAH-rus /ˈpɑ.rəs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Paras a boy or girl name?

Paras is a boy's name.

How popular is Paras?

Paras is rare in the U.S., seen mostly in Indian families.

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