Pama
Sanskrit · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Pama
Pama is a name of Sanskrit origin meaning "supreme" or "ultimate," derived from the Sanskrit root "parama" which signifies the highest or most excellent state.
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Etymology
Pama is a name of Sanskrit origin meaning "supreme" or "ultimate," derived from the Sanskrit root "parama" which signifies the highest or most excellent state. The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, with historical usage among Sanskrit-speaking communities and modern Indian populations.
Pama currently ranks #5,734 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1958.
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