What origin is the name Poornima?

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

What are good brother names for Poornima?

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

What is the rashi of the name Poornima?

Poornima starts with the syllable “Pu” (पू), which traditionally belongs to Hasta nakshatra, pada 1, in Kanya rashi (Virgo). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Poornima

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Poornima

Poornima

Girl

Indian

3 syllables

Poornima is an Indian girl's name meaning "Full moon.", Rashi Kanya.

With Indian roots, Poornima is a girl name that means "Full moon.". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Rashi: Kanya
Nakshatra: hasta (Pu)
Origin: Indian
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

Full moon.

Popularity

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Quick answers about Poornima

What does Poornima mean?

Poornima is a girl name of Indian origin meaning "Full moon.".

How popular is Poornima?

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Brother names that go with Poornima

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Pu (पू)
Rashi: Kanya (Virgo)
Nakshatra: Hasta, pada 1
Name number: 8

By tradition, names starting with “Pu” suit babies born in Hasta nakshatra (pada 1), 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.