Boy • Traditional Tamil
Purohit
புரோஹித்
Signature Meaning
Purohit is a traditional Indian name derived from the Sanskrit term purohita, meaning a priest or family officiant who conducts religious rites. It is commonly used as a surname and often indicates ancestral connections to temple or ritual duties. The name suggests service, religious function, and cultural continuity within Hindu traditions.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
TraditionalSpiritualVirtue
Starts withப / P
Syllables3 syllables
NumerologyNumerology is a traditional number-based interpretation. Use it as cultural guidance, not as a rule.
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Pronunciation Guide
Say it likepu-ROH-hit
Tamil syllablesபு-ரோ-ஹி-த்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./puɾoːhit̪/
Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
PuroheetPoorohitPooroheetPurohithPuroheethPoorohith