Parv
Meaningfestival · Sanskrit
Parv is an Indian boy name meaning “festival”, with Sanskrit roots. Sanskrit names are rich in meaning, often drawn from nature, virtues or Hindu tradition. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds short and punchy, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with a longer middle name.
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- GenerationParv peaked in 2015, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Parv you'd meet today is about 10 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Parv would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 212,766 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryParv first shows up in US birth records in 2007, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
US births per million boys, 2007–2025
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About the name Parv
Parv is a boy name of Indian origin meaning “festival”. Short and strong, it's said in a single beat with a crisp finish, so it pairs easily with a longer middle name. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades and is still gaining fans. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Indian names
More Indian boy names
- Unisex name: Makai · toward the sea
- Boy name: Arjun · bright, shining
- Boy name: Zain · beauty, grace
- Unisex name: Idris · possibly studious
- Boy name: Aarav · peaceful, calm
- Unisex name: Rohan · ascending
- Unisex name: Aryan · noble
- Boy name: Ishaan · lord, ruler
Questions about the name Parv
What does the name Parv mean?
Parv means “festival” and comes from Sanskrit. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Abiodun (“born during a festival”) and Eid (“festival”).
What is the origin of the name Parv?
Parv is Indian in origin, and its meaning traces back to Sanskrit. Other Indian names to consider are Makai (“toward the sea”), Arjun (“bright, shining”), Zain (“beauty, grace”) and Idris (“possibly studious”).
Is Parv a boy or girl name?
Parv is a boy name. In 2025, 8 US boys were named Parv.
How popular is the name Parv?
Parv ranked #8,910 for US boys in 2025, given to 8 babies. Its best year was 2015, when it reached #6,676. Over the last five years it has climbed 644 places.
What names are similar to Parv?
If you like Parv, you might also like Abiodun and Eid.
What should I know before naming my baby Parv?
Parv is an Indian boy name meaning “festival”, with Sanskrit roots. Sanskrit names are rich in meaning, often drawn from nature, virtues or Hindu tradition. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds short and punchy, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with a longer middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.