Padmavati
Sanskrit · Girl · 4 syllables
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About the name Padmavati
Padmavati derives from Sanskrit "padma" (lotus) and "vati" (possessing), meaning "she who possesses the lotus" or "lotus-like woman." The name is primarily used in Hindu and Buddhist cultures, with historical prominence in Indian literature, particularly the 16th-century Sufi poem "Padmavat" by Malik Muhammad Jayasi, and is borne by various goddesses and historical figures in South Asian tradition.
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Etymology
Padmavati derives from Sanskrit "padma" (lotus) and "vati" (possessing), meaning "she who possesses the lotus" or "lotus-like woman." The name is primarily used in Hindu and Buddhist cultures, with historical prominence in Indian literature, particularly the 16th-century Sufi poem "Padmavat" by Malik Muhammad Jayasi, and is borne by various goddesses and historical figures in South Asian tradition.
Padmavati currently ranks #3,112 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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