Indian name meaning
Pankaj
♂ BoyPan·kaj · 2 syllables
Lotus; born of mud
- 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 | n | k | a | j |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
8 + 1 + 5 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 18, then 1 + 8 = 9. So Pankaj carries the name number 9.
About the name Pankaj
Pankaj is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Lotus; born of mud.”
Spoken aloud it is Pan·kaj — 2 syllables. Pankaj appears often in Indian public population records — an established name rather than a recent trend.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Pankaj mean?
Pankaj means “Lotus; born of mud.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Pankaj a boy or a girl name?
Pankaj is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Pankaj?
Pankaj is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Pankaj?
Pankaj has 2 syllables and is said as Pan·kaj.
What is the numerology number of the name Pankaj?
In the Chaldean system, Pankaj has the name number 9, “The Humanitarian.”
Is Pankaj a common name in India?
Pankaj appears 71 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “very common.”
What names go well with Pankaj?
For a sister to Pankaj, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Padma, Palak, Panna or Gunja all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Pankaj?
Vraj, Sehaj, Yuvraj or Rituraj share Pankaj's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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