Aparnaअपर्णा
Aparṇā · traditionally used for girls
“Leafless; epithet of Pārvatī after austerities”
'Not having even leaves for food during her austerities'; epithet of Pārvatī after her extreme penance to win Śiva.
Starting sound and where it falls
Aparna begins with A — a traditional birth-star naming sound. Names beginning with A open Krittika pada 1. Which pada a birth falls in comes from the Moon’s position at the recorded birth date, time, and place.
A noted bearer: Aparna Sen.
Cultural context
Honours Parvati's devoted austerity in winning Shiva.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
From the sources — Aparṇā
स्वयंविशीर्णद्रुमपर्णवृत्तिता परा हि काष्ठा तपसस्तया पुनः । तदप्यपाकीर्णमतः प्रियंवदां वदन्त्यपर्णेति च तां पुराविदः ॥
The sternest severity of austerities lies in subsisting on leaves fallen of their own accord from the trees; but that too she spurned. Hence those conversant with the ancient lore call her, the kind-speeched one, Aparṇā ('the leafless one').
Every meaning on this page is quoted from verified Sanskrit dictionaries or cited scripture — this verse is shown exactly as attested.
Common questions
What does the name Aparna mean?
Aparna (Aparṇā) is attested as “Leafless; epithet of Pārvatī after austerities.” 'Not having even leaves for food during her austerities'; epithet of Pārvatī after her extreme penance to win Śiva.
Which nakshatra sound does Aparna fit?
Aparna begins with the sound A, which opens Krittika pada 1. Whether a birth falls in that exact pada comes from the Moon's position at the recorded birth date, time, and place — that is what the free check on this site calculates.
Is Aparna a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Aparna is traditionally used for girls.
Is Aparna attested in scripture?
Yes — a cited verse carries this name (Kālidāsa, Kumārasambhava 5.28); it is shown on this page exactly as attested.
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