Pournima
Sanskrit · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Pournima
Pournima derives from Sanskrit "Purnima" (पूर्णिमा), combining "Purna" (full/complete) and "ima" (feminine suffix), meaning the full moon or the day of the full moon.
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Etymology
Pournima derives from Sanskrit "Purnima" (पूर्णिमा), combining "Purna" (full/complete) and "ima" (feminine suffix), meaning the full moon or the day of the full moon. The name is primarily used in Hindu, Indian, and South Asian cultures, with roots in ancient Sanskrit literature and Hindu lunar calendar traditions where Purnima holds religious significance.
Pournima currently ranks #2,292 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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