Purab
Meaningeast · Punjabi
Purab is an Indian boy name meaning “east”, with Punjabi roots. 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 crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
Did you know?
- GenerationPurab peaked in 2014, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Purab you'd meet today is about 11 years old.
- HistoryPurab first shows up in US birth records in 2014, 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, 2014–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Purab
Purab is a boy name of Indian origin meaning “east”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. 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
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 Purab
What does the name Purab mean?
Purab means “east” and comes from Punjabi. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Easton (“east town”), Aston (“east town”), Essex (“land of the East Saxons”) and Anatoly (“sunrise, the east”).
What is the origin of the name Purab?
Purab is Indian in origin, and its meaning traces back to Punjabi. Other Indian names to consider are Makai (“toward the sea”), Arjun (“bright, shining”), Zain (“beauty, grace”) and Idris (“possibly studious”).
Is Purab a boy or girl name?
Purab is a boy name.
How popular is the name Purab?
Purab is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2014. It peaked at #12,108 in 2014, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Purab?
If you like Purab, you might also like Easton, Aston, Essex and Anatoly.
What should I know before naming my baby Purab?
Purab is an Indian boy name meaning “east”, with Punjabi roots. 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 crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.