Panchali
Sanskrit · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Panchali
Panchali derives from Sanskrit "Panchala," an ancient kingdom in northern India, and means "woman of Panchala" or "princess of Panchala." The name is primarily used in Hindu cultures and is most famously associated with Draupadi, the central female figure in the Mahabharata epic, who is also called Panchali.
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Etymology
Panchali derives from Sanskrit "Panchala," an ancient kingdom in northern India, and means "woman of Panchala" or "princess of Panchala." The name is primarily used in Hindu cultures and is most famously associated with Draupadi, the central female figure in the Mahabharata epic, who is also called Panchali.
Panchali currently ranks #3,344 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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