Pandurang
Sanskrit · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Pandurang
Pandurang is a Sanskrit name combining "Pandu" (pale or white) and "rang" (color), meaning "one with a pale complexion" or alternatively interpreted as relating to Pandu, the legendary blind king from the Mahabharata.
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Etymology
Pandurang is a Sanskrit name combining "Pandu" (pale or white) and "rang" (color), meaning "one with a pale complexion" or alternatively interpreted as relating to Pandu, the legendary blind king from the Mahabharata. The name is primarily used in Hindu cultures, particularly in India, and holds religious significance as it is associated with Lord Vishnu and the Vaishnava tradition, with notable historical usage among Indian saints and scholars.
Pandurang currently ranks #980 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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