Indian name meaning
Padma
♀ GirlPad·ma · 2 syllables
Lotus; a name of Goddess Lakshmi
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Compassionate, idealistic and generous — moved by big causes and helping others.
| P | a | d | m | a |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
8 + 1 + 4 + 4 + 1 = 18, then 1 + 8 = 9. So Padma carries the name number 9.
About the name Padma
Padma is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Lotus; a name of Goddess Lakshmi.”
Spoken aloud it is Pad·ma — 2 syllables. Padma turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Padma mean?
Padma means “Lotus; a name of Goddess Lakshmi.” It is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Padma a boy or a girl name?
Padma is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Padma?
Padma is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Padma?
Padma has 2 syllables and is said as Pad·ma.
What is the numerology number of the name Padma?
In the Chaldean system, Padma has the name number 9, “The Humanitarian.”
Is Padma a common name in India?
Padma appears 4 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Padma?
For a brother to Padma, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Padmanabh, Pankaj, Paras or Siddhant all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Padma?
Fatima, Garima, Mahima or Hema share Padma's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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