The word "parama" is spelled using the IPA phonetic transcription as [pəˈrɑːmə]. The "p" sound is unvoiced, followed by a schwa "ə" sound, which is pronounced without emphasis. Then comes the "r" sound, which is pronounced by flipping the tip of the tongue against the roof of the mouth. The next syllable has an "a" sound, pronounced with an open mouth, followed by an "m" sound, which is made by pressing the lips together. The final syllable has an "ə" sound, similar to the first one.
The word "parama" comes from the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language traditionally used in India for religious, philosophical, and administrative purposes. In Sanskrit, "parama" (परम) means "supreme", "ultimate", or "highest". It is derived from the root word "param", which signifies something that is beyond, above, or superior to everything else. The term is often used in Hindu and Buddhist contexts to describe the highest or ultimate reality, state, or goal.