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Padmanaban

Quick answerPadmanaban is a Sanskrit name combining "Padma" (lotus) and "Naban" (lord/master), literally meaning "Lord of the Lotus," a title associated with Hindu deities, particularly Vishnu and Lakshmi.

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Syllables4
OriginSanskrit
LanguageSanskrit
CultureSouth Indian
ReligionHinduism
Letters10
Numerology4 Chaldean 5

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About the name Padmanaban

Padmanaban is a Sanskrit name combining "Padma" (lotus) and "Naban" (lord/master), literally meaning "Lord of the Lotus," a title associated with Hindu deities, particularly Vishnu and Lakshmi.

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Etymology

Padmanaban is a Sanskrit name combining "Padma" (lotus) and "Naban" (lord/master), literally meaning "Lord of the Lotus," a title associated with Hindu deities, particularly Vishnu and Lakshmi. The name is predominantly used in Hindu communities, particularly in South India, and carries spiritual significance in Hindu mythology and philosophy.

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