👦 Parikshit — Name Meaning & Origin

Parikshit

“Tested; Grandson of Arjuna”

Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
ReligionHindu
Used inIndia, Nepal
RashiKanya (Virgo)
NakshatraUttara Phalguni (pada 3) · syllable “Pa”
Numerology3 — creative, cheerful and expressive
Letters9 · starts with P
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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the name Parikshit?

Parikshit means "Tested; Grandson of Arjuna" (Sanskrit origin).

Is Parikshit a boy or girl name?

Parikshit is a boy's name.

Which religion is the name Parikshit from?

Parikshit is used as a Hindu name in India, Nepal.

What is the rashi of the name Parikshit?

By its first syllable "Pa", Parikshit belongs to Kanya (Virgo) rashi and Uttara Phalguni nakshatra (pada 3), following the traditional Namakshar system.

What is the lucky number for Parikshit?

In Pythagorean numerology the name Parikshit adds up to 3, linked with being creative, cheerful and expressive.

Name meanings come from the name's language of origin; many names carry more than one meaning in different languages and communities. Rashi and nakshatra follow the traditional first-syllable (Namakshar) method — for an exact rashi use the baby's birth chart.

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