Partha
/P-AE-R-TH-AA/
Son of Pritha — Partha is the matronymic of Arjuna, the great archer of the Mahabharata, born to Kunti, whose elder name was Pritha. Naturalised in Bengali and pan-Indian use, it carries the focus, valour and princely lineage of the Pandava hero to whom Krishna spoke the Bhagavad Gita.
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Yes — Partha is a Hindu boy name of Bengali origin, meaning “Son of Pritha — Partha is the matronymic of Arjuna, the great archer of the Mahabharata, born to Kunti, whose elder name was Pritha. Naturalised in Bengali and pan-Indian use, it carries the focus, valour and princely lineage of the Pandava hero to whom Krishna spoke the Bhagavad Gita.”.
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Meaning & origin
Partha is a boy's name of Bengali origin, traditionally used in Hindu families. The name means "Son of Pritha — Partha is the matronymic of Arjuna, the great archer of the Mahabharata, born to Kunti, whose elder name was Pritha. Naturalised in Bengali and pan-Indian use, it carries the focus, valour and princely lineage of the Pandava hero to whom Krishna spoke the Bhagavad Gita." and belongs to the Courage cluster — names for children who will grow into bold, fearless hearts.
Common among Bangladeshi, Indian, Bengali families, Partha carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
What's Partha'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. Partha 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 Partha aligns with — and how strongly it scores.
See Partha's birth-star reading →What does Partha'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 Partha resonates in either tradition.
Partha's destiny number is 1 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Partha's full reading →
Does Partha go with your family's names?
Partha breaks into 5 sounds: /P-AE-R-TH-AA/. 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 Partha 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 Partha beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Partha — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Partha
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From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Hindu boy names that open with the same syllables as Partha
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Common questions about Partha
What does the name Partha mean?
Partha means "Son of Pritha — Partha is the matronymic of Arjuna, the great archer of the Mahabharata, born to Kunti, whose elder name was Pritha. Naturalised in Bengali and pan-Indian use, it carries the focus, valour and princely lineage of the Pandava hero to whom Krishna spoke the Bhagavad Gita.." It is a boy name of Bengali origin, traditionally used in Hindu families.
Is Partha a boy or girl name?
Partha is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Partha?
Partha is of Bengali origin, used in Hindu tradition, commonly among Bangladeshi, Indian, Bengali families.
Is Partha a Hindu name?
Yes. Partha is a boy name traditionally used in Hindu families, of Bengali origin.
What does Partha mean in Bengali?
Partha originates from Bengali, where it means "Son of Pritha — Partha is the matronymic of Arjuna, the great archer of the Mahabharata, born to Kunti, whose elder name was Pritha. Naturalised in Bengali and pan-Indian use, it carries the focus, valour and princely lineage of the Pandava hero to whom Krishna spoke the Bhagavad Gita.."
What are common nicknames for Partha?
Common short forms of Partha include Pari, Parthu.
What is the numerology of Partha?
Partha has a Pythagorean destiny number of 1 — leadership and pioneering spirit.
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