purv

Purv is a given name of Indian origin. It is derived from the Sanskrit element purva-, meaning east, forward, former, or prior. The spelling Purv is a common transliteration variant of Purva, and in English-language usage may appear without the final -a.

In naming practice, Purv is used as a personal name in India and among the Indian diaspora. It often conveys a sense of direction toward the east or progress, reflecting the broader semantic field of purva- in Sanskrit. The name is generally considered gender-neutral, though its gender usage varies by community and region.

Purv also appears as a component in longer Indian names and can occur as part of names formed with purva- as a root meaning east. The usage and form of the name can differ across languages and traditions within the Indian subcontinent and among speakers of related languages.

See also: Purva, Purvi.