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PadmavathiHindu Male Sanskrit name meaning

Lotus Seat

Pronunciation: pahd-mah-vah-thee

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Name
Padmavathi
Meaning
Lotus Seat
Origin
Sanskrit
Religion
Hindu
Language
Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
pahd-mah-vah-thee
Lucky Number
3
3
Lucky Number
Friday
Lucky Day
Sanskrit
Origin
Male
Gender

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What does Padmavathi mean?

Padmavathi is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Lotus Seat". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: pahd-mah-vah-thee. 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.

पद्मवती

Lotus-born

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

pahd-mah-vah-thee

IPA

pəd̪məvət̪ī

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Sanskrit

Language Usage

SanskritHindiTamilTeluguMarathiBengali

Religion

Hindu Name Context

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

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

3

Lucky Day

Friday

Lucky Colors

GoldRedPink

Lucky Stone

Carnelian

Life Path Number

6

Numerology meaning: Intuition, nurturing, and service to others

Personality

Personality Traits

CompassionateLoyalV=VirtuousK=Kind

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Symbol of the divine seat, connection to the divine

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name Padmavathi holds significant cultural importance in India and other Hindu communities around the world. It is a name bestowed upon girls and women as a symbol of grace, beauty, and purity. This name is prominent in Hindu literature, art, and folklore, and is associated with various mythological figures and legends. One famous example is the legendary Queen Padmavati, who is celebrated for her beauty, wisdom, and devotion.
Beyond its cultural significance, the name Padmavathi has deeply spiritual roots. In Hinduism, the lotus symbolizes the divine feminine, representing creation, love, and the divine Mother. By adopting this name, an individual effectively invokes the blessings of the divine feminine and the purifying power of the lotus flower. In addition, the name Padmavathi serves as a daily reminder of one's connection to the divine, inspiring devotion and spiritual growth.

Cultural Hindu name · Root: Sanskrit · This name is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘Padma’ meaning lotus and ‘Vathi’ meaning born.

Historical Usage

Historical References

Padmavati is believed to be the name of a legendary queen of the Chitradurga Fort in the South Indian state of Karnataka. She is a central character in the Indian epic poem 'Padmavat' which is attributed to Malik Muhammad Jayasi. The poem is said to have been composed between the 15th and 16th centuries CE.

15th-16th centuries CE

Another reference to Padmavati is found in the 16th-century Maratha chronicler Chitra Shiromani, who writes that a queen named Padmavati ruled over the Chalukya kingdom in the 12th century CE. According to the text, she was a disciple of the Bhagavad Gita and a great patron of education and art.

12th century CE

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Padmavati (movie)Padma Lakshmi (chef)

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🕉️Sanskrit

पद्मवती

Lotus-born

🇮🇳Hindi

पद्मवती

पद्म वती

🇮🇳Tamil

பத்மவதி

பத்மம் (Lotus) வதி (Born)

🇮🇳Telugu

పెద్దోబోదేశ్వరి

పెద్దము (Lotus) బోదేశ్ (Born as)

🇮🇳Marathi

Padmavathi

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Lotus Seat

🇧🇩Bengali

Padmavathi

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Lotus Seat

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