Parvati
Meaningdaughter of the mountain · Sanskrit
Parvati is an Indian girl name meaning “daughter of the mountain”, 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 flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Parvati would score 12 points, thanks largely to the V (worth 4).
- GenerationParvati is having its moment right now. Most Parvatis are still in diapers or at preschool, so picture a Gen Alpha or Gen Beta kid.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Parvati would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 322,581 baby girls got the name in 2025.
- HistoryParvati first shows up in US birth records in 2008, 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 girls, 2008–2025
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About the name Parvati
Parvati is a girl name of Indian origin meaning “daughter of the mountain”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Indian names
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- Unisex name: Arya · noble
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Questions about the name Parvati
What does the name Parvati mean?
Parvati means “daughter of the mountain” and comes from Sanskrit. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Aitana (“named after a mountain”), Sierra (“mountain range”), Yael (“mountain goat”) and Montserrat (“jagged mountain”).
What is the origin of the name Parvati?
Parvati is Indian in origin, and its meaning traces back to Sanskrit. Other Indian names to consider are Maya (“illusion”), Lyla (“night”), Arya (“noble”) and Kali (“black”).
Is Parvati a boy or girl name?
Parvati is a girl name. In 2025, 5 US girls were named Parvati.
How popular is the name Parvati?
Parvati ranked #14,942 for US girls in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 2021, when it reached #13,464.
What names are similar to Parvati?
If you like Parvati, you might also like Aitana, Sierra, Yael and Montserrat.
What should I know before naming my baby Parvati?
Parvati is an Indian girl name meaning “daughter of the mountain”, 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 flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.