Pavinder
Punjabi · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Pavinder
Pavinder is derived from Sanskrit, combining "Pavi" (purifier) and "Indra" (Hindu king of the gods), meaning "purifier" or "one who purifies." The name is primarily used in Punjabi and North Indian communities, particularly among Sikhs and Hindus, with significant usage in the diaspora.
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Etymology
Pavinder is derived from Sanskrit, combining "Pavi" (purifier) and "Indra" (Hindu king of the gods), meaning "purifier" or "one who purifies." The name is primarily used in Punjabi and North Indian communities, particularly among Sikhs and Hindus, with significant usage in the diaspora.
Pavinder currently ranks #2,943 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1999.
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