Indian name meaning
Poonam
♀ GirlPoo·nam · 2 syllables
The full moon; the full-moon night
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
- Also spelled
- Punam
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The letters of Poonam add up to 32, which reduces to 5.
About the name Poonam
Poonam is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “The full moon; the full-moon night.”
In the Chaldean numerology system widely used in India, the name Poonam has the name number 5, “The Explorer.” It is also spelled Punam.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Poonam mean?
Poonam means “The full moon; the full-moon night.” It is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Poonam a boy or a girl name?
Poonam is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Poonam?
Poonam is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
What is the numerology number of the name Poonam?
In the Chaldean system, Poonam has the name number 5, “The Explorer.”
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