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Parikshit Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "parikshit" is "one who has been tested; proven", and is used often for "boy".

Name
parikshit
Meaning
one who has been tested; proven
Pronunciation
puh-rik-shit
Used for
boy
Syllables
3

Parikshit Name Details

The name Parikshit is of Sanskrit origin and is commonly used in India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word 'pariksha' which means 'test' or 'examination'. In Hindu mythology, Parikshit was a king of the Kuru dynasty and the grandson of Arjuna, the legendary warrior from the epic Mahabharata. According to the legend, Parikshit was born during the Kurukshetra war and his name signifies that he was tested and proven worthy of his royal lineage.

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