po-ra'-tha, por'-a-tha (pora-tha'): One of the sons of Haman (Est 9:8). The etymology is uncertain; perhaps from the Persian purdata, "given by fate."
Bibliography Information Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. "Definition for 'PORATHA'". "International Standard Bible Encyclopedia". bible-history.com - ISBE; 1915.