Indian name meaning
Poornima
♀ GirlPoor·ni·ma · 3 syllables
The full-moon night
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
- Also spelled
- Purnima
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Ambitious, capable and determined — built for goals, authority and material success.
| P | o | o | r | n | i | m | a |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
8 + 7 + 7 + 2 + 5 + 1 + 4 + 1 = 35, then 3 + 5 = 8. So Poornima carries the name number 8.
About the name Poornima
Poornima 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 night.”
Spoken aloud it is Poor·ni·ma — 3 syllables. You will also see it written as Purnima; both spellings are the same name. Poornima turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Poornima mean?
Poornima means “The full-moon night.” It is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Poornima a boy or a girl name?
Poornima is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Poornima?
Poornima is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Poornima?
Poornima has 3 syllables and is said as Poor·ni·ma.
What are the other spellings of Poornima?
Poornima is also commonly spelled Purnima. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Poornima?
In the Chaldean system, Poornima has the name number 8, “The Achiever.”
Is Poornima a common name in India?
Poornima appears 10 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Poornima?
For a brother to Poornima, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Padmanabh, Pankaj, Paras or Amit all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Poornima?
Fatima, Garima, Mahima or Pratima share Poornima's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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