Purushott

Purushott is a masculine given name of Indian origin. It is formed from Sanskrit elements purusha, meaning "person" or "cosmic being," and uttama, meaning "the highest" or "supreme." The combination is commonly interpreted as "the supreme person" and is closely related to the name Purushottama, a name used for the Hindu deity Vishnu.

In practice, Purushott is used as a short form or variant of Purushottam or Purushottama, though it can also stand alone. The spelling and pronunciation vary by region and language, with transliterations such as Purushott, Purushottam, and Purushottama found in Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Telugu, and other Indian languages. The name is predominantly used among Hindu communities but may appear across religious groups in India and among the Indian diaspora.

Today, Purushott is most common in parts of northern and central India, but individuals named Purushott can be found among Indian populations worldwide.

Notable people with the name Purushott are relatively uncommon in widely cited public sources, and the name is more often encountered in ordinary personal naming than in biographical entries.

See also: Purushottam, Purusha, Purushottama.