Pankaja
Sanskrit · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Pankaja
Pankaja is a Sanskrit name meaning "lotus-born," derived from "panka" (mud/water) and "ja" (born), referencing the lotus flower that emerges pure from muddy waters.
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Etymology
Pankaja is a Sanskrit name meaning "lotus-born," derived from "panka" (mud/water) and "ja" (born), referencing the lotus flower that emerges pure from muddy waters. The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, with historical significance in Sanskrit literature and Hindu philosophy where the lotus symbolizes purity and divine beauty.
Pankaja currently ranks #2,569 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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