Palwinder
Punjabi · Not verified · 3 syllables
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About the name Palwinder
Palwinder is a Punjabi name composed of "Pal" (meaning protector or guardian) and "Winder" (derived from Indra, the Hindu god), thus meaning "protector of Indra" or "one who protects." The name is predominantly used among Sikhs and Hindu Punjabis, with particular prevalence in Punjab and among Punjabi diaspora communities worldwide since the 20th century.
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Etymology
Palwinder is a Punjabi name composed of "Pal" (meaning protector or guardian) and "Winder" (derived from Indra, the Hindu god), thus meaning "protector of Indra" or "one who protects." The name is predominantly used among Sikhs and Hindu Punjabis, with particular prevalence in Punjab and among Punjabi diaspora communities worldwide since the 20th century.
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