Paras
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Paras first appeared in US Social Security records in 1975.
Over 284 babies have been named Paras in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Paras is past its peak , currently ranked #21,281 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #21,281
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Latin Benedictus origin
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Old German origin
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Sanskrit (harsha) origin
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#21,302 in US
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About the Name Paras
Paras is a boy name .
Paras is currently ranked #21,281 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Paras include Par, Pay, Paie, and Parkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Paras include Param . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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