puru

Puru is a name of Sanskrit origin used as a given name and, in some contexts, as a surname in South Asia. In historical and mythological settings, Puru also denotes an ancient royal lineage known as the Puruvamsha, one of the early Kshatriya lineages that appears in Indian literature.

In traditional sources, the Puru dynasty is described as an early ruling line in parts of the northwestern and central Indian subcontinent. Its members are mentioned in genealogies that link various dynasties and tribes, and the lineage is often considered part of the larger mytho-historical framework that underpins later imperial lineages in northern India. The details and prominence of individual rulers vary among texts such as the Puranas and the Mahabharata.

In modern usage, Puru is primarily a male given name in India, Nepal, and among South Asian communities abroad. It may also appear as a surname in some families. The name carries historical and cultural associations rather than a single, fixed modern identity.

See also:

- Pur, a term with broader historical and linguistic uses in Indian texts

- Puruvamsha, the ancestral lineage sometimes linked to the Puru tradition

Notes: The term Puru can refer to multiple topics across history, mythology, and contemporary naming practices. The specific associations can vary by source and tradition.