Hindu Baby Boy Names Starting With P
4635 names with meanings and origins.
4635 Hindu boy names that start with P. Hindu names usually come from Sanskrit and often honour a deity, a virtue or nature. Many families pick the first syllable from the baby's birth nakshatra at the Namakaran ceremony.
Popular hindu boy names with P: Pranav, Parth, Pranay. Open any name for its meaning, Devanagari or native spelling, rashi and nakshatra.
Top picks
- Pranav — “The sacred syllable Om”
- Parth — “A name of Arjun”
- Pranay — “Love; affection”
- Pratham — “First”
- Prithvi — “The earth”
- Praveen — “Skilled; expert”
- Piyush — “Nectar; ambrosia”
- Prahan — “Sanskrit-derived, meaning 'kind' and 'generous'. It describes a person of noble and charitable character.”
- Padman — “A masculine form of Padma, referring to the lotus flower and symbolizing one who remains pure and detached from worldly evils.”
- Paavak — “Meaning fire or pure, this name signifies a person who has the power to transform and purify everything around them.”
Unisex · Indian · “Guardian; protector”
Boy · Indian · “Descendant of faolan”
- Paalmadhiyanपालमधियन
Boy · Indian · “This name suggests a child who is 'Handsome and brilliant like the moon,' reflecting beauty and wisdom.”
- Paamannanபாமன்னன்
Boy · Tamil · “Meaning the king of poems or songs, this name signifies a master of words and a person with great intellectual depth.”
Unisex · Indian · “Paamaran means "ordinary person" or "unlearned person" in Tamil, from Sanskrit pamara.”
Unisex · Indian · “Descendant of the Pandya kingdom”
- Paanduपाण्डु
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name referring to the father of the five Pandavas in the Indian epic Mahabharata.”
- Paandurangபாண்டுரங்
Boy · Tamil · “A name for Lord Vitthal, meaning one with a white or pale complexion, symbolizing purity and divine presence.”
Unisex · Indian · “A respectful leader”
- Paanineeपाणिनी
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name honoring the ancient grammarian Panini, who formulated the rules of Sanskrit.”
Unisex · Indian · “A term of endearment for a child”
Unisex · Indian · “Derived from Sanskrit, associated with the goddess Lakshmi. It implies prosperity and divine grace, used in spiritual circles.”
Unisex · Indian · “From the Sanskrit root for king of the earth. Used to signify worldly success.”
Unisex · Indian · “One who crosses or surpasses”
Unisex · Indian · “One who protects”
Boy · Indian · “Touchstone, Stone that turns iron to gold”
Unisex · Indian · “Sixth avatar of Lord Vishnu”
- Paarbrahmपारब्रह्म
Boy · Sanskrit · “Paarbrahm is a profound and spiritual name, meaning 'the supreme spirit.' It signifies a connection to the highest essence.”
Unisex · Indian · “Associated with the Puranas”
Unisex · Indian · “Goddess Lakshmi”
- Paariपारि
Boy · Indian · “An Indian name referring to a legendary charitable king known for his immense generosity in Tamil literature.”
Unisex · Indian · “A journey; path”
Unisex · Indian · “The spear of the warrior”
Unisex · Indian · “From Paar (world) and Kavi (poet/goddess). Meaning goddess Lakshmi or world poet. Used to denote divine beauty or wisdom.”
Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit, meaning a leaf. Often used to symbolize nature or freshness.”
- Paarthपार्थ
Boy · Sanskrit · “Derived from Sanskrit, this is another name for the legendary warrior Arjuna, meaning son of Pritha.”
Unisex · Indian · “A descendant of Partha (Arjuna)”
Boy · Indian · “Another name of king arjunan”
- Paarthivபார்த்திவ்
Boy · Tamil · “Meaning a son of the earth or a prince, this name represents a grounded individual who is steady, reliable, and strong.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means a pearl; a Tamil name used as a term of endearment for a precious child.”
- Paarvendanपारवेंडन
Boy · Indian · “An Indian name of Tamil origin that signifies a leader or a great ruler of the world.”
Unisex · Indian · “King of the earth”
Boy · Indian · “One of the kauravas”
Unisex · Indian · “A leaf or poetic verse”
Unisex · Indian · “A Sanskrit term for someone skilled, clever, or dexterous. Used for someone known for their quick thinking and ability.”
Unisex · Indian · “From 'pathu' (truth/devotion) and 'san' (devotee). Refers to someone who follows the path of righteousness and truth.”
- Paavakபாவக்
Boy · Tamil · “Meaning fire or pure, this name signifies a person who has the power to transform and purify everything around them.”
- Paavanपावन
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name for males meaning 'holy,' 'pure,' or 'sacred,' frequently used in religious and spiritual contexts.”
Unisex · Indian · “Queen of verses or poetry”
- Paavendanபாவேந்தன்
Boy · Tamil · “A prestigious Tamil name meaning the king of poetry, famously used as a title for the great poet Bharathidasan.”
Unisex · Indian · “Lord of the earth”
Unisex · Indian · “The one who is pure or a devotee”
Unisex · Indian · “A beautiful girl or maiden”
Unisex · Indian · “The sacred river Ganges or purity”
Unisex · Indian · “The sacred river Ganges”
- Pabitraপবিত্ৰ
Boy · Assamese · “Pabitra means pure, holy, or sacred, indicating clean-heartedness and devotion.”
Boy · Bengali · “Rooted in Sanskrit, this word means fire. It is used in Bengal as a strong, elemental name for a boy.”
- Pachaiपाचाई
Boy · Indian · “An Indian name representing a person who is youthful, green, or resourceful.”
- Pachaiappanपचैयप्पन
Boy · Indian · “This name beautifully signifies 'youthful' and 'resourceful,' highlighting the fresh energy and cleverness of your little one.”
Unisex · Indian · “Devotee of the green lord or Lord Vishnu”
- Pachaimaniपचैमणि
Boy · Indian · “This name brings forth a sense of vitality, meaning 'youthful' and 'resourceful.' A wonderful wish for your baby's future.”
- Pachaimuthuपचैमुथु
Boy · Indian · “A lovely name that means 'youthful' and 'resourceful,' celebrating your child's vibrant potential and clever spirit.”
Unisex · Indian · “One dedicated to Lord Vishnu”
Unisex · Indian · “One dedicated to Lord Vishnu”
Unisex · Indian · “Means one who digests; a Sanskrit name derived from terms for cooking or ripening.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means digestion or ripeness; a Sanskrit name signifying the process of assimilation.”
Unisex · Indian · “One dedicated to Lord Vishnu”
Unisex · Indian · “One dedicated to Lord Vishnu”
Unisex · Indian · “One dedicated to Lord Vishnu”
Unisex · Indian · “Blessing or luck”
Unisex · Indian · “King of luck or fortune”
- PadaiThalaivanபடைத்தலைவன்
Boy · Tamil · “A strong and leadership-oriented name meaning the chief or commander of an army, representing strength and guidance.”
Boy · Indian · “Padak stems from Sanskrit, meaning a medal or a step. Used as a unique, symbolic masculine name denoting achievement in India.”
- Padamபடம்
Boy · Tamil · “Derived from Sanskrit, it usually refers to a picture or a hood of a cobra; less common as a modern standalone given name.”
Unisex · Indian · “Padamanuttamam comes from Sanskrit padam anuttamam, meaning 'the unsurpassed abode' or 'the highest state.' It is an epithet of Vishnu.”
Unisex · Indian · “Padasphota comes from Sanskrit and means 'stamping of the feet,' combining pada, 'foot,' with sphota, 'bursting or striking.'”
Unisex · Indian · “Padasthita comes from Sanskrit pada, "foot," and sthita, "standing or situated," giving the sense "standing on the feet."”
Unisex · Indian · “Means residing in the feet; a Sanskrit name referencing a position of reverence.”
Unisex · Indian · “A Sanskrit-derived word for step or position. It implies someone on a steady path or occupying a significant life stage.”
Unisex · Indian · “Paddu is an affectionate short form of Padma, meaning "lotus" in Sanskrit.”
Unisex · Indian · “Sanskrit for lotus. A classic symbol of purity and divine beauty, often used in religious and cultural contexts.”
Unisex · Indian · “From 'Padma' (lotus) and 'Lochani' (eyes). Describes someone with beautiful, lotus-shaped eyes.”
Unisex · Indian · “One with a lotus in the navel”
Unisex · Indian · “A beautiful lotus”
Unisex · Indian · “Newness or novelty”
- Padmபத்ம்
Boy · Tamil · “A variant of Padma, meaning the lotus flower, which represents purity, spiritual growth, and rising above the mundane.”
Unisex · Indian · “Lotus of Lord Balaji”
- Padmabandhuपद्मबन्धु
Boy · Sanskrit · “Friend of lotus ( bee , sun ); friend of lotus (bee, sun)”
Unisex · Indian · “Possessing a lotus”
Unisex · Indian · “Resembling a lotus”
Unisex · Indian · “Adorned with lotuses”
Unisex · Indian · “Lotus of wisdom”
Boy · Indian · “Sanskrit compound, meaning Lakshmi’s feet. A masculine name signifying wealth and prosperity.”
- Padmadevपद्मदेव
Boy · Indian · “Name of a hero from ancient jain literature”
- Padmadharपद्मधर
Boy · Sanskrit · “One who holds a lotus; one who holds a lotus ( lord vishnu)”
Unisex · Indian · “Bearer of a lotus”
Unisex · Indian · “One who desires the scent of the lotus flower.”
Unisex · Indian · “Born from a lotus”
Unisex · Indian · “Lotus of Lord Shiva”
Unisex · Indian · “Combines 'Padma' (lotus) and 'Hara' (remover); means remover of obstacles like a lotus. Symbolizes purity and divine grace.”
Unisex · Indian · “One who rejoices like a lotus”
Unisex · Indian · “From Padma (lotus) and Hasan (smiling). Describes someone with a gentle, blooming, and graceful expression.”
Unisex · Indian · “She with a lotus-like smile”
- Padmahastaपद्महस्त
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning 'lotus-handed,' which is a traditional epithet for Lord Krishna.”
Unisex · Indian · “From 'Padma' (lotus) and 'hastha' (hands). Describes someone whose hands are as delicate and beautiful as lotus flowers.”
- Padmajपद्मज
Boy · Sanskrit · “Born from lotus ( lord bramha); lord brahama”
- Padmakantपद्मकांत
Boy · Sanskrit · “Husband of lotus ( sun); husband of lotus (sun)”
- Padmakarपद्माकर
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning a lake with lotuses, also serving as a title for the deity Lord Vishnu.”
Unisex · Indian · “Source of the lotus”
Unisex · Indian · “From 'Padma' (lotus) and 'Kavi' (poet). It describes a poet compared to the purity of a lotus. Often chosen for artistic children.”
Unisex · Indian · “Poetry about a lotus”
Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit roots for lotus and bud, it symbolizes blooming potential and purity. Often used as a gentle, nature-inspired name.”
Unisex · Indian · “Eyes like a lotus bud”
- Padmakshपद्माक्ष
Boy · Indian · “This Indian masculine name refers to a person with eyes as beautiful as a lotus flower. It is a poetic description often found in classical Sanskrit literature.”
Boy · Indian · “Sanskrit root for the son of Lakshmi, the goddess of prosperity. Used to denote a child who brings luck and wealth.”
- Padmalபத்மல்
Unisex · Tamil · “A rare name likely derived from Padma (lotus), signifying one who is as beautiful or pure as a blooming lotus flower.”
Unisex · Indian · “Lotus markings or lines”
- Padmalochanபத்மலோச்சன்
Boy · Tamil · “A poetic name meaning one with eyes as beautiful as lotus petals, signifying a kind and visionary perspective.”
Unisex · Indian · “Situated in a lotus”
Unisex · Indian · “Garland of lotuses”
Unisex · Indian · “Adorned with a lotus garland”
Unisex · Indian · “One wearing a lotus garland”
Unisex · Indian · “Combines Padma (lotus) and Maline (garland). It refers to a person wearing a lotus garland, symbolizing purity and divine elegance.”
Unisex · Indian · “From 'padma' (lotus) and 'mandira' (temple). It implies a sacred place where beauty resides. Often used in poetic or religious contexts.”
Unisex · Indian · “One with a lotus-like face”
Unisex · Indian · “Highest lotus-faced one”
- Padmanபத்மன்
Boy · Tamil · “A masculine form of Padma, referring to the lotus flower and symbolizing one who remains pure and detached from worldly evils.”
Boy · Indian · “He from whose navel comes the lotus”
Boy · Indian · “Padmanabhan comes from the Hindu word which means, Lotus navelled, A name of Lord Vishnu”
- Padmanabhपद्मनाभ
Boy · Sanskrit · “One with lotus in his navel ( lord vishnu)”
- Padmanabhaபத்மநாபா
Boy · Tamil · “A sacred name for Lord Vishnu, referring to the one who has a lotus springing from his navel, the source of the universe.”
- Padmanabhanபத்மநாபன்
Boy · Indian · “One with lotus in his navel, Lord Vishnu”
Unisex · Indian · “Dear to the lotus-navelled one”
Unisex · Indian · “Tip of a lotus stalk”
Unisex · Indian · “Joy of the lotus”
Unisex · Indian · “Lord of the lotus”
Unisex · Indian · “From 'Padma' (lotus) and 'Nayana' (eyes). It poetically describes someone with beautiful eyes. Used to denote divine grace.”
Unisex · Indian · “One whose navel is like a lotus”
Unisex · Indian · “Abode of the lotus”
Unisex · Indian · “Meaning an offering of lotuses. Used to signify devotion, beauty, and a humble heart before the divine.”
Unisex · Indian · “Rooted in Padma (lotus) and Jan (born); one born from a lotus. A name often used to signify purity and divine origin.”
Unisex · Indian · “Marked with a lotus”
Unisex · Indian · “From 'Padma' (lotus) and 'antika' (resembling). A term for one who is as graceful or pure as a lotus.”
Unisex · Indian · “One with feet like a lotus”
Unisex · Indian · “One who resides upon the lotus-like feet of the divine.”
Unisex · Indian · “From 'Padma' (lotus) and 'Panaye' (hands). One whose hands are like lotuses. Used to describe a gentle, soft-handed individual.”
- Padmapaniபத்மபாணி
Boy · Tamil · “Meaning one who holds a lotus in his hand, this is an epithet for Lord Vishnu or Avalokiteshvara, representing compassion.”
Unisex · Indian · “Lord of the lotus”
- Padmapatiபத்மபதி
Boy · Tamil · “A majestic name meaning the Lord of the lotus, typically used to address Lord Vishnu as the husband of Goddess Lakshmi.”
Unisex · Indian · “One with lotus-like eyes”
Unisex · Indian · “Lover of the lotus”
Unisex · Indian · “Lord of the lotus”
Unisex · Indian · “A compound of lotus and lover, referring to one who appreciates beauty. A traditional, feminine name often used for girls.”
Boy · Indian · “Alternate names of Srinivas, Balaji, Venkatesh and Govinda,Lord venkateshwaras wife padmas Raja.”
Unisex · Indian · “King of the lotus”
Unisex · Indian · “King of the lotus”
Unisex · Indian · “Queen of the lotus”
Unisex · Indian · “Worshipped with lotuses”
Unisex · Indian · “Worthy of worship with lotuses”
Unisex · Indian · “Lotus-like flower”
Unisex · Indian · “One with the beauty of a lotus”
Unisex · Indian · “Born from a lotus”
Unisex · Indian · “Seated in a lotus posture”
Unisex · Indian · “Seated upon a lotus flower in meditation.”
Unisex · Indian · “One radiating like a lotus”
Unisex · Indian · “Lotus-like beauty”
Unisex · Indian · “Refuge of the lotus”
Boy · Indian · “Goddess of wealth; Seated in a lotus”
Unisex · Indian · “Combines 'Padma' (lotus) and 'sri' (prosperity). It symbolizes the beauty, purity, and fortune associated with the lotus flower.”
Unisex · Indian · “From Padma (lotus) and Stha (dwelling). Refers to someone residing in a lotus, symbolically representing purity or divine birth.”
Unisex · Indian · “Child of the lotus”
Unisex · Indian · “One who bears a lotus”
Unisex · Indian · “One who showers lotuses”
Unisex · Indian · “One who revolves like a lotus”
Unisex · Indian · “Dweller in a lotus”
Unisex · Indian · “Dweller in a lotus”
Unisex · Indian · “Possessing a lotus”
Unisex · Indian · “One who possesses lotuses”
Unisex · Indian · “Lord of the lotus”
Unisex · Indian · “One who is decorated with lotus flowers, often Lord Vishnu.”
Unisex · Indian · “One seated on a lotus”
- Padmayaniपद्मयानी
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name associated with Lord Brahma and Buddha. It refers to the lotus-born or one who sits upon a lotus flower.”
Unisex · Indian · “Source of the lotus”
Unisex · Indian · “Source of the lotus”
Unisex · Indian · “One who carries or is associated with a pair of lotus flowers.”
- Padmeshபத்மேஷ்
Boy · Tamil · “A masculine name meaning the Lord of lotuses, often used to describe Lord Vishnu or the Sun which awakens the lotus.”
Unisex · Indian · “Lord of the lotus”
Unisex · Indian · “Full of lotuses”
Unisex · Indian · “Derived from Padma (lotus). It signifies one who holds or is associated with a lotus, representing purity and beauty.”
Unisex · Indian · “Full of lotuses”
- Padminishपद्मिनीश
Boy · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit name means the lord of lotuses and is often a title for the sun. It signifies radiance and mastery over the lotus flower.”
Unisex · Indian · “Born of a lotus”
Unisex · Indian · “One whose belly is like a lotus”
Unisex · Indian · “Giver of accomplishment through divine sandals”
Unisex · Indian · “Title or position of honor”
Unisex · Indian · “Derived from 'Padya', meaning 'relating to poetry' or 'verses'. Used to denote someone artistic and lyrical.”
Boy · Bengali · “A Sanskrit-based name referring to Vishnu. It is used as a devotional name to signify someone who is serene and protected.”
Unisex · Indian · “Extremely wealthy or highly glorious”
Unisex · Indian · “Queen of the world”
Unisex · Indian · “Meadow of the pasture”
Unisex · Indian · “Mad or possessed by love”
- Pagalavanபகலவன்
Boy · Tamil · “A bright Tamil name for the Sun, representing the source of light, energy, and the beginning of a new day.”
Unisex · Indian · “Division or part”
Unisex · Indian · “Wrestler or strong person”
Unisex · Indian · “From Persian roots meaning wrestler or a strong person. Used as a name to signify physical prowess and endurance.”
Unisex · Indian · “Meaning first or beginning. Used to signify a pioneer or one who sets the stage for new developments.”
Unisex · Indian · “Beginning or start”
Unisex · Indian · “From Tamil roots, it refers to the radiance of a mountain or light. Used as a poetic name for someone considered bright and firm.”
Unisex · Indian · “Born of mud; lotus”
- Paidirajuపైడిరాజు
Boy · Telugu · “Meaning king of gold, this name signifies wealth, auspiciousness, and royal status.”
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