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
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Ambitious, capable and determined — built for goals, authority and material success.
The letters of Poornima add up to 35, which reduces to 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.”
In the Chaldean numerology system widely used in India, the name Poornima has the name number 8, “The Achiever.” It is also spelled Purnima.
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.
What is the numerology number of the name Poornima?
In the Chaldean system, Poornima has the name number 8, “The Achiever.”
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