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Parvati

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Pronounced PAR-vah-tee /ˈpɑr.vɑ.ti/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit Parvati, 'she of the mountain; daughter of the mountain' (from parvata, 'mountain'); the Hindu goddess of love, devotion, and power, wife of Shiva; we note the goddessLow

In 30 seconds: She of the mountain: Parvati is the Hindu goddess, wife of Shiva. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'PAR-vah-tee'). We note the goddess.
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Origin LowHindu, Sanskrit
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit Parvati, 'she of the mountain; daughter of the mountain' (from parvata, 'mountain'); the Hindu goddess of love, devotion, and power, wife of Shiva; we note the goddess
U.S. rank (2021)#14816 ↗ Rising
2021 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 23

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202120082021

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

Parvati comes from the Sanskrit Parvati, 'she of the mountain; daughter of the mountain' (from parvata, 'mountain'); the Hindu goddess of love and power (we note the goddess). A lyrical, classic name (said 'PAR-vah-tee').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name. Rare, she-of-the-mountain at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Parvati is 'she of the mountain; daughter of the mountain' in Sanskrit (from parvata, 'mountain') — the Hindu goddess of love and power, wife of Shiva — a lyrical, storied name (we note the goddess; said 'PAR-vah-tee').
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References — Parvati — Hindu mythology; goddess

Variations

ParvathiPaarvati

Nicknames

Paru

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Lakshmi— a fellow member of the Tridevi
Saraswati— a companion of the Tridevi
Shiva— her husband
Prakriti— lands in the same popularity range
Damayanti— echoes that soft -ti sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Parvati mean?

Parvati is Sanskrit for 'she of the mountain; daughter of the mountain' (from parvata); the goddess of love and power, wife of Shiva. We note the goddess.

How do you pronounce Parvati?

It's said PAR-vah-tee /ˈpɑr.vɑ.ti/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Parvati a boy or girl name?

Parvati is a girl's name.

How popular is Parvati?

Parvati is a very rare name in the U.S.

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