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PallaviyaHindu Male Sanskrit name meaning

Lotus born

Pronunciation: pah-LAH-vee-ah

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Name
Pallaviya
Meaning
Lotus born
Origin
Sanskrit
Religion
Hindu
Language
Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
pah-LAH-vee-ah
Lucky Number
2
2
Lucky Number
Monday
Lucky Day
Sanskrit
Origin
Male
Gender

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What does Pallaviya mean?

Pallaviya is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Lotus born". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: pah-LAH-vee-ah. Lucky number: 2. 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.

पल्लविया

lotus

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

pah-LAH-vee-ah

IPA

pəl.lavi.jə

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Sanskrit

Language Usage

SanskritHindiTamilTeluguMarathiBengali

Religion

Hindu Name Context

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

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

2

Lucky Day

Monday

Lucky Colors

SilverPinkWhite

Lucky Stone

Moonstone

Life Path Number

6

Numerology meaning: Nurturing, caring, and loving.

Personality

Personality Traits

CompassionateGracefulBeautifulV = VirtuousK = KindT = ThoughtfulD = Determined

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

A symbol of creation, purity, and beauty

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name Pallaviya holds great cultural significance in India, particularly in the southern states. The Pallavas were an ancient dynasty and their empire spanned over large parts of present-day India. They were known for their contributions to art, architecture, literature, and seeded the growth of early Indian civilization. The name Pallaviya therefore, evokes a sense of rich history and cultural heritage.
In Hindu spirituality, the lotus is often depicted with the Divine Mother or Goddess, signifying her presence within the world and her connection to the divine and the material. The name Pallaviya bestows the blessings of this sacred symbol and embodies the grace, beauty, and purity of the Divine Mother. It serves as a constant reminder of the divine presence within oneself and the aspirant's connection to the divine.

Cultural Hindu name · Root: Sanskrit · The name Pallaviya is derived from the Sanskrit word 'पल्लव' (pallava), meaning lotus.

Historical Usage

Historical References

Inscriptions of Pallava King Mahendra Varman I (550-571 AD) mention Pallaviya as a district or region in the south of the Kaveri River.

550-571 AD

The Pallava King Nandivarman II Pallavamama (715-728 AD) is known to have built a temple dedicated to Shiva at Tiruvallikeni, also known as Thanjavur, which was named 'Pallavendra Perumal Koil' in his honor. In the inscriptions of this temple, Pallaviya is mentioned as a geographical region to the south of the temple.

715-728 AD

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🕉️Sanskrit

पल्लविया

lotus

🇮🇳Hindi

पल्लविया

पल्लव

🇮🇳Tamil

பல்லவியா

பல்லவி

🇮🇳Telugu

పల్లవియా

పల్లవి

🇮🇳Marathi

Pallaviya

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Lotus born

🇧🇩Bengali

Pallaviya

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Lotus born

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