Parakrama

valor, heroic strength

GenderBoyOriginSinhala/SanskritSay itpah-rah-KRAH-mahPopularityHistoric royal name, rare today
Pronounced pah-rah-KRAH-mah

About the name Parakrama

Parakrama is a legendary royal name meaning valor, made famous by one of Sri Lanka's greatest kings. It carries immense historical weight and strength.

Heroic, ambitious, and destined to lead.

Fun fact

King Parakramabahu I built the vast Parakrama Samudra reservoir, still in use today near Polonnaruwa.

Nicknames for Parakrama

Para

Variations

ParakramabahuParakram

Famous people named Parakrama

  • Parakramabahu I (great Sri Lankan king, builder of Polonnaruwa)

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