Panchami
Sanskrit · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Panchami
Panchami derives from Sanskrit "pancha" meaning "five," referring to the fifth day of the lunar fortnight in the Hindu calendar, and is used as a given name particularly for girls born on this auspicious day.
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Etymology
Panchami derives from Sanskrit "pancha" meaning "five," referring to the fifth day of the lunar fortnight in the Hindu calendar, and is used as a given name particularly for girls born on this auspicious day. The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, with historical significance in South Indian traditions where lunar calendar days carry ritualistic and astrological importance.
Panchami currently ranks #2,259 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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