Parth
/P-AA-R-T/
Son of Pritha, from the Sanskrit Partha, the patronymic by which the warrior-prince Arjuna is known as the child of Kunti, also called Pritha. It is the intimate name Krishna uses for Arjuna throughout the Bhagavad Gita, so it carries the resonance of the model disciple and the great epic of duty.
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Yes — Parth is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Son of Pritha, from the Sanskrit Partha, the patronymic by which the warrior-prince Arjuna is known as the child of Kunti, also called Pritha. It is the intimate name Krishna uses for Arjuna throughout the Bhagavad Gita, so it carries the resonance of the model disciple and the great epic of duty.”. It also appears in Jain tradition.
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Meaning & origin
Parth is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, traditionally used in Hindu families. The name means "Son of Pritha, from the Sanskrit Partha, the patronymic by which the warrior-prince Arjuna is known as the child of Kunti, also called Pritha. It is the intimate name Krishna uses for Arjuna throughout the Bhagavad Gita, so it carries the resonance of the model disciple and the great epic of duty." and belongs to the Courage cluster — names for children who will grow into bold, fearless hearts.
Beyond its Hindu heritage, Parth is also used in Jain traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among Indian, American, British, Marathi, Bengali, Gujarati, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayali, Singaporean families, Parth carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
What's Parth's birth star?
In Vedic tradition, a baby's name is matched to their nakshatra (birth star) and rashi (moon sign) — usually through its first syllable. Parth opens with “Pa.” But whether that's auspicious depends on your baby's exact date, time, and place of birth.
NameRoot works it out for you. Enter your baby's birth details and see exactly which nakshatra and rashi Parth aligns with — and how strongly it scores.
See Parth's birth-star reading →What does Parth's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Parth resonates in either tradition.
Parth's destiny number is 9 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Parth's full reading →
Does Parth go with your family's names?
Parth breaks into 4 sounds: /P-AA-R-T/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Parth sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Parth beside your family's names →
Names similar to Parth
If Parth resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Hindu boy names, common in Indian families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Hindu boy names from the Courage cluster
Names that sound similar
Hindu boy names that open with the same syllables as Parth
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Common questions about Parth
What does the name Parth mean?
Parth means "Son of Pritha, from the Sanskrit Partha, the patronymic by which the warrior-prince Arjuna is known as the child of Kunti, also called Pritha. It is the intimate name Krishna uses for Arjuna throughout the Bhagavad Gita, so it carries the resonance of the model disciple and the great epic of duty.." It is a boy name of Sanskrit origin, traditionally used in Hindu families.
Is Parth a boy or girl name?
Parth is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Parth?
Parth is of Sanskrit origin, used in Hindu, Jain traditions, commonly among Indian, American, British families.
Is Parth a Hindu name?
Yes. Parth is a boy name traditionally used in Hindu families, of Sanskrit origin. It also appears in Jain tradition.
What does Parth mean in Sanskrit?
Parth originates from Sanskrit, where it means "Son of Pritha, from the Sanskrit Partha, the patronymic by which the warrior-prince Arjuna is known as the child of Kunti, also called Pritha. It is the intimate name Krishna uses for Arjuna throughout the Bhagavad Gita, so it carries the resonance of the model disciple and the great epic of duty.."
What is the numerology of Parth?
Parth has a Pythagorean destiny number of 9 — compassion and humanitarian service.
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