Pavitar
Pavitar is a Sikh boy name of Punjabi, from Sanskrit origin, meaning “Pure, holy”.
| Meaning | Pure, holy |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Punjabi, from Sanskrit |
| Written as | ਪਵਿੱਤਰ |
| Pronunciation | puh-VIT-tur |
| Tradition | Sikh |
| Used in | India, United Kingdom, Canada |
Meaning and origin of Pavitar
Pavitar is the Punjabi form of Sanskrit pavitra, 'pure', 'sacred' or 'purifying'. Punjabi adds a short vowel between t and r, which gives the spelling Pavitar. It is used as a given name by Sikh families, sometimes in compounds such as Pavitarpal or Pavitarjit. The meaning stresses inner purity, a frequent theme in Sikh scripture, where the true name of God is said to make the mind pure.
Is Pavitar a Sikh name?
Pavitar is a Sikh name; like most Sikh names it can be used for either gender, completed by Singh or Kaur.
How popular is Pavitar?
An uncommon name among Punjabi Sikhs.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Pavitar mean?
Pavitar means 'Pure, holy'. It is of Punjabi, from Sanskrit origin.
Is Pavitar a Sikh name?
Pavitar is a Sikh name; like most Sikh names it can be used for either gender, completed by Singh or Kaur.
How do you pronounce Pavitar?
Pavitar is pronounced puh-VIT-tur.
Is Pavitar a boy or girl name?
Pavitar is usually a boy name.