What origin is the name Pungam?

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

What are good brother names for Pungam?

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

What is the rashi of the name Pungam?

Pungam 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.

Pungam

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Pungam

Pungam

Unisex

Indian

2 syllables

Pungam is an Indian unisex name meaning "Pungam is the Tamil name for the pongamia tree, also known as the Indian beech".

Pungam is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Pungam is the Tamil name for the pongamia tree, also known as the Indian beech". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Pungam mean?

Pungam is the Tamil name for the pongamia tree, also known as the Indian beech.

How popular is Pungam?

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What does Pungam mean?

Pungam is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Pungam is the Tamil name for the pongamia tree, also known as the Indian beech.".

How popular is Pungam?

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Brother names that go with Pungam

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

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Name numerology

9is the Chaldean number for Pungam.

Number 9 is linked with compassion, generosity and idealism.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Pu (पू)
Rashi: Kanya (Virgo)
Nakshatra: Hasta, pada 1
Name number: 9

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.

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Pungam at a glance

Letters: 6
Syllables: 2
Starts with: P
Ends with: -am
Vowels: 2 of 6 letters

Which other names end in -am?

Liam William

Which names have a similar meaning to Pungam?

Pungam means "Pungam is the Tamil name for the pongamia tree, also known as the Indian beech." — these names share that spirit.

Oliver — "Oliver probably comes from the Latin oliva, 'olive tree', though it may also come from a Germanic or Norse name." (Latin)
Mason — "Mason is an English surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French masson. It is now used as a first name." (English)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Mia — "Mia is a Scandinavian and German short form of Maria. In Italian and Spanish, mia also means 'mine'." (Scandinavian)
Amelia — "Amelia comes from the Germanic amal, meaning 'work' or 'industrious'. It is also used as a form of Emilia." (German)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)