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PadmalathaHindu Male Sanskrit name meaning

Lotus Goddess

Pronunciation: Pahd-mah-lah-thah

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Name
Padmalatha
Meaning
Lotus Goddess
Origin
Sanskrit
Religion
Hindu
Language
Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
Pahd-mah-lah-thah
Lucky Number
3
3
Lucky Number
Friday
Lucky Day
Sanskrit
Origin
Male
Gender

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What does Padmalatha mean?

Padmalatha is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Lotus Goddess". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: Pahd-mah-lah-thah. Lucky number: 3. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Source Language

Meaning in Sanskrit

Sanskrit is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

पद्मलाथा

Lotus (padma) Garland (latha)

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

Pahd-mah-lah-thah

IPA

/pəd̪mə l̪ɑːθa/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Sanskrit

Language Usage

SanskritHindiTamilTeluguMarathiBengali

Religion

Hindu Name Context

Padmalatha is listed as a hindu male name with Sanskrit origin. Its meaning is Lotus Goddess. Category: Hindu.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

3

Lucky Day

Friday

Lucky Colors

GoldBlue

Lucky Stone

Pearl

Life Path Number

3

Numerology meaning: Creativity, Self-Expression, and Communication

Personality

Personality Traits

CompassionateWiseV = VirtuousK = Kind

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Symbol of purity and divinity.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name Padmalatha is deeply rooted in Indian culture, portraying reverence for the divine Goddess Padmavati, who is often depicted sitting on a lotus flower. This beautiful goddess symbolizes creativity, fertility, love, beauty, and prosperity. In artistic representation, she is typically shown with multiple lotus flowers in her hands, symbolizing detachment from earthly desires, purity, and her association with the divine.
The name Padmalatha is considered sacred and represents the realm of spiritual awakening and the grace of the goddesses. As the name suggests, the lotus is a powerful symbol of spiritual growth and resurrection. This name inspires a person to bloom like the lotus, rising above the mundane and attaining higher spiritual consciousness. Padmalatha is thus a reminder of the beautiful, pure, and powerful inner garden within each one of us that can be nurtured and blossom into its true potential.

Cultural Hindu name · Root: Sanskrit · The name Padmalatha is derived from the Sanskrit words 'padma' meaning lotus and 'latha' meaning garland. This name is not directly found in any Vedic scripture or mythological reference.

Historical Usage

Historical References

Padmalatha is a name of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi, the deity of wealth and prosperity. In ancient Indian texts, she is often depicted as sitting on a lotus flower, holding a lotus bud in each hand.

Ancient India, around 2000 BC

There is also a Tamil poetess named Padmavathi or Padmalatha, who lived during the Sangam period (roughly 200 AD to 600 AD). She is known for her contributions to Tamil poetry, particularly in the area of Agam literature.

Sangam period, roughly 200 AD to 600 AD

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

RevathyPadma Bhushan

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🕉️Sanskrit

पद्मलाथा

Lotus (padma) Garland (latha)

🇮🇳Hindi

पद्मलाथा

पद्म (Lotus) का लाठी (Garland)

🇮🇳Tamil

பத்மலாதா

பத்மம் (Lotus) லாத்தம் (Garland)

🇮🇳Telugu

పద్మలాఠా

పద్మ (Lotus) లాఠి (Garland)

🇮🇳Marathi

Padmalatha

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Lotus Goddess

🇧🇩Bengali

Padmalatha

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Lotus Goddess

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