East; orient; ancestor
Derived from the Sanskrit word 'Purva', the name primarily signifies the direction east or the rising sun. In a broader cultural context, it can also refer to ancestors or that which came before. It is a modern, concise choice popular in India and among the Hindu diaspora.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Purav in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
