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Padma
Pronounced PUD-mah /ˈpʌd.mə/Medium
Meaning: From the Sanskrit padma, 'lotus' — a sacred symbol of purity and beauty in Hinduism and Buddhism, and an epithet of the goddess Lakshmi. A revered, meaning-rich name; we note it respectfully.Medium
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U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Padma comes from the Sanskrit for 'lotus,' the flower held sacred across Hinduism and Buddhism and linked to the goddess Lakshmi. It reads serene and revered, which we note respectfully — rare in the U.S. (said 'PUD-mah').
It appears rarely in the U.S., familiar in Indian families. Rare, serene, and revered.
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What does the name Padma mean?
Padma is Sanskrit for 'lotus' — a sacred symbol in Hinduism and Buddhism and an epithet of the goddess Lakshmi.
How do you pronounce Padma?
It's said PUD-mah /ˈpʌd.mə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Padma a boy or girl name?
Padma is a girl's name.
How popular is Padma?
Padma is an extremely rare name in the U.S.