Lord of the Lotus
Pronunciation: PAD-mun
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Padman is a male name from Hindu origin meaning "Lord of the Lotus". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: PAD-mun. Lucky number: 5. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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पद्मन
lotus
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
PAD-mun
IPA
/pəd̪mən/
Origin
Root Origin
Hindu
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
5
Lucky Day
Friday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Citrine
Life Path Number
3
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
Padmanabhan temple at Thiruvananthapuram is a major pilgrimage site for Hindus. The temple is believed to be the abode of Lord Vishnu in his reclining form known as Anantha Padmanabhan. The name 'Padmanabhan' is derived from 'Anantha Padmanabha' meaning 'Lord Vishnu lying on the serpent Anantha with a lotus as his navel'.
16th to 18th century CE
Another reference to the name 'Padman' is found in the Indian epic 'Mahabharata'. In this epic, Padma is the name of a celestial lotus on which Lord Vishnu, in his form as Bhagavan, is said to reside. The lotus is also referred to as 'Padma-patra', or 'lotus leaf', symbolizing purity and detachment.
4th century BCE
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पद्मन
lotus
पद्मन
पद्म
பத்மன்
பத்மம்
పద్మన్
పద్మ
Padman
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Lord of the Lotus
Padman
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Lord of the Lotus
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