What are Hindu baby names starting with P? Boy names include Padmanabh (Vishnu, lotus-navelled), Pallav (Young shoot) and Pankaj (Lotus). Girl names include Padma (Lotus), Padmavati (Consort of Venkateshwara) and Pallavi (New leaf).
Boy names starting with P
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Padmanabh | Vishnu, lotus-navelled |
| Pallav | Young shoot |
| Pankaj | Lotus |
| Parag | Pollen |
| Param | Supreme |
| Paramesh | Supreme lord |
| Parikshit | Grandson of Arjuna, who heard the Bhagavata |
| Parimal | Fragrance |
| Parth | Arjuna |
| Pavan | Wind |
| Phalgun | A Hindu month, a name of Arjuna |
| Phanindra | King of serpents, Shesha |
| Pinak | Shiva's bow |
| Pitambar | One in yellow garments, Vishnu |
| Piyush | Nectar |
| Poornesh | Lord of fulfilment |
| Prabhat | Dawn |
| Prabhu | Lord |
| Pradeep | Light, lamp |
| Pradyumna | Son of Krishna |
| Prakash | Light |
| Pramod | Joy |
| Pranav | The sacred syllable Om |
| Pranay | Love |
| Prashant | Calm |
| Pratap | Glory |
| Prateek | Symbol |
| Pratham | First |
| Praveen | Skilled |
| Prem | Love |
| Prithvish | Lord of the earth |
| Puneet | Pure |
| Purab | East |
| Purushottam | The supreme being, Rama |
| Pushkar | Lotus, a holy lake in Rajasthan |
| Pushpak | The divine flying chariot |
Girl names starting with P
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Padma | Lotus |
| Padmavati | Consort of Venkateshwara |
| Pallavi | New leaf |
| Panchali | Draupadi |
| Paridhi | Boundary, circle |
| Parvati | Daughter of the mountain |
| Pavani | Pure |
| Pavitra | Pure |
| Payal | Anklet |
| Pehal | First step |
| Phalguni | A nakshatra, a Hindu month |
| Pihu | Call of the papiha bird |
| Ponni | The river Kaveri, in Tamil |
| Pooja | Worship |
| Poonam | Full moon |
| Poornima | Full moon |
| Prabha | Light |
| Prachi | East |
| Pragati | Progress |
| Pragya | Wisdom |
| Prajakta | A fragrant flower |
| Pranavi | Linked to the sacred Om |
| Pranjal | Simple, honest |
| Prarthana | Prayer |
| Pratibha | Brilliance |
| Pratima | Sacred image |
| Preeti | Love |
| Prema | Love |
| Prerana | Inspiration |
| Priya | Beloved |
| Priyanka | Dear one |
| Punita | Holy |
| Purvi | Eastern |
| Pushpa | Flower |
| Pushti | Nourishment |
Sources
- Name letters follow the Avakahada chart used in Indian panchangs.
Ceremonies for your baby
Most families choose the name at the Namakaranam, on the 11th or 12th day after birth. A verified pandit can do it at home or on live video.
Questions devotees ask us
Which nakshatras give names starting with P?
Tradition gives this letter to Uttara Phalguni pada 3 (Pa), Uttara Phalguni pada 4 (Pi), Hasta pada 1 (Pu), Chitra pada 1 (Pe), Chitra pada 2 (Po), Purva Ashadha pada 3 (Pha).
Is it necessary to use the nakshatra letter?
No. Many families keep the nakshatra name for rituals and use a different everyday name. Follow your family’s custom.