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Padma

PAD-mah

Letters

5

Syllables

2

Origin

Hindi

Total Births

51

Peak Year

#9 in 2007

First Recorded

1968

Style

Nature-Inspired, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Padma is a Sanskrit name of Indian origin, meaning 'lotus flower'. The lotus is a sacred symbol in Hinduism and Buddhism, representing purity and beauty.

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Numerology

1

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Famous Namesakes

  • Padma Lakshmi

    Indian-American author, host, and activist.

Nicknames

Personality Traits

SerenePureBeautifulResilient

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