Pandu
Sanskrit · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Pandu
Pandu is a Sanskrit name derived from the root "pand-" meaning "pale" or "whitish," referring to a fair complexion or pallor.
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Etymology
Pandu is a Sanskrit name derived from the root "pand-" meaning "pale" or "whitish," referring to a fair complexion or pallor. The name is primarily used in Hindu cultures and is most notably associated with King Pandu, a central figure in the Mahabharata who was the father of the Pandavas.
Pandu currently ranks #949 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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