Indian name meaning
Pushkar
♂ BoyPush·kar · 2 syllables
A lotus; a holy lake
- 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 | u | s | h | k | a | r |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
8 + 6 + 3 + 5 + 2 + 1 + 2 = 27, then 2 + 7 = 9. So Pushkar carries the name number 9.
About the name Pushkar
Pushkar is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “A lotus; a holy lake.”
Spoken aloud it is Push·kar — 2 syllables. Pushkar is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Pushkar mean?
Pushkar means “A lotus; a holy lake.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Pushkar a boy or a girl name?
Pushkar is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Pushkar?
Pushkar is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Pushkar?
Pushkar has 2 syllables and is said as Push·kar.
What is the numerology number of the name Pushkar?
In the Chaldean system, Pushkar has the name number 9, “The Humanitarian.”
Is Pushkar a common name in India?
Pushkar appears 2 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “rare.”
What names go well with Pushkar?
For a sister to Pushkar, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Padma, Palak, Panna or Sindhu all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Pushkar?
Dipankar, Omkar, Bhaskar or Dinkar share Pushkar's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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