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PadviHindu Male Sanskrit name meaning

Little foot

Pronunciation: PAD-vee

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Name
Padvi
Meaning
Little foot
Origin
Sanskrit
Religion
Hindu
Language
Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
PAD-vee
Lucky Number
2
2
Lucky Number
Monday
Lucky Day
Sanskrit
Origin
Male
Gender

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What does Padvi mean?

Padvi is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Little foot". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: PAD-vee. Lucky number: 2. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Source Language

Meaning in Sanskrit

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पद्वी

पद् (step, foot) + वी (goddess of knowledge)

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

PAD-vee

IPA

/pəd vɪː/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Sanskrit

Language Usage

SanskritHindiTamilTeluguMarathiBengali

Religion

Hindu Name Context

Padvi is listed as a hindu male name with Sanskrit origin. Its meaning is Little foot. Category: Hindu.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

2

Lucky Day

Monday

Lucky Colors

SilverWhitePink

Lucky Stone

Moonstone

Life Path Number

11

Numerology meaning: Those with a life path number 11 are highly intuitive and sensitive individuals. They have the potential to be spiritual leaders and healers, but they must learn to balance their intuition with practicality and grounding.

Personality

Personality Traits

CompassionateGentleV = VirtuousT = Thoughtful

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Symbolizes the journey of the soul towards spiritual enlightenment.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name Padvi has a rich cultural significance in Hindu tradition, symbolizing beauty, grace, and elegance. It is considered an auspicious name and is often given to baby girls. In Indian culture, lotus feet are revered, representing aspects of divinity, purity, and beauty. Padvi is a name that conveys and connects to those values.
Spiritually, the name Padvi is deeply rooted in Hindu mythology, representing the divine presence of Goddess Lakshmi, who is believed to bring happiness, prosperity, and spiritual wealth. By invoking her name, one seeks her blessings for material success and inner peace. In essence, Padvi symbolizes the divine feminine energy that fosters abundance, inner happiness, and a connection to the divine.

Historical Usage

Historical References

The Hindu name 'Padvi' is mentioned in the ancient Indian epic 'Mahabharata'. It is the name of a princess who is the wife of Bhima, one of the five Pandava brothers. She is also known as 'Valor's Mother' because of her great courage and strength in battle.

circa 400 BC

Another reference to the name 'Padvi' can be found in the 'Agni Purana', a Hindu scripture. In this text, Padvi is mentioned as one of the 18 'Vasus', or gods associated with material wealth. She is often depicted as the goddess of fertility and abundance, and is believed to bring prosperity and good fortune to those who worship her.

circa 1000 AD

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Padma Lakshmi

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🕉️Sanskrit

पद्वी

पद् (step, foot) + वी (goddess of knowledge)

🇮🇳Hindi

पदवी

पद (step, foot) + वी (goddess of knowledge)

🇮🇳Tamil

பத்வி

பத் (foot) + வீ (goddess of knowledge)

🇮🇳Telugu

పెద్ది

పెద్ (foot) + ద్ది (goddess of knowledge)

🇮🇳Marathi

Padvi

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Little foot

🇧🇩Bengali

Padvi

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Little foot

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