What origin is the name Pandava?

Pandava comes from Indian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Pandava?

Names from the same indian tradition pair naturally with Pandava — for example Jay, Arjun, Aarav. You can browse more on our indian names page.

What is the rashi of the name Pandava?

Pandava starts with the syllable “Pa” (पा), which traditionally belongs to Uttara Phalguni nakshatra, pada 3, in Kanya rashi (Virgo). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Pandava

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Pandava

Pandava

Unisex

Indian

3 syllables

Pandava is an Indian unisex name meaning "Belonging to the sons of Pandu".

With Indian roots, Pandava is a unisex name that means "Belonging to the sons of Pandu". It has 3 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Belonging to the sons of Pandu

Popularity

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Quick answers about Pandava

What does Pandava mean?

Pandava is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Belonging to the sons of Pandu".

How popular is Pandava?

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Brother names that go with Pandava

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

How to say Pandava

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Name numerology

8is the Chaldean number for Pandava.

Number 8 is linked with ambition, strength and determination.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Pa (पा)
Rashi: Kanya (Virgo)
Nakshatra: Uttara Phalguni, pada 3
Name number: 8

By tradition, names starting with “Pa” suit babies born in Uttara Phalguni nakshatra (pada 3), which falls in Kanya rashi. This is read from the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable. The name number uses Chaldean numerology.