What origin is the name Pournima?

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

What are good brother names for Pournima?

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

What is the rashi of the name Pournima?

Pournima starts with the syllable “Po” (पो), which traditionally belongs to Chitra nakshatra, pada 2, in Kanya rashi (Virgo). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Pournima

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Pournima

Pournima

Girl

Indian

3 syllables

Pournima is an Indian girl's name meaning "Full Moon day", Rashi Kanya.

The meaning of Pournima is "Full Moon day" — a girl name of Indian origin. At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Rashi: Kanya
Nakshatra: chitra (Po)
Origin: Indian
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

Full Moon day

Popularity

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Quick answers about Pournima

What does Pournima mean?

Pournima is a girl name of Indian origin meaning "Full Moon day".

How popular is Pournima?

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Brother names that go with Pournima

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Po (पो)
Rashi: Kanya (Virgo)
Nakshatra: Chitra, pada 2
Name number: 7

By tradition, names starting with “Po” suit babies born in Chitra nakshatra (pada 2), 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.