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PankajHindu Male Sanskrit name meaning

Jewel, precious one

Pronunciation: pan-KAY

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Name
Pankaj
Meaning
Jewel, precious one
Origin
Sanskrit
Religion
Hindu
Language
Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
pan-KAY
Lucky Number
7
7
Lucky Number
(Saturday)
Lucky Day
Sanskrit
Origin
Male
Gender

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What does Pankaj mean?

Pankaj is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Jewel". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: pan-KAY. Lucky number: 7. 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.

पाण्ज

पूजा करने वाला

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

pan-KAY

IPA

pāŋkadʒ

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Sanskrit

Language Usage

SanskritHindiTamilTeluguMarathiBengali

Religion

Hindu Name Context

Pankaj is listed as a hindu male name with Sanskrit origin. Its meaning is Jewel. Category: Hindu.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

7

Lucky Day

(Saturday)

Lucky Colors

BlueGold

Lucky Stone

(Ruby)

Life Path Number

8

Numerology meaning: People with the name Pankaj are natural leaders, responsible, and ambitious. They have a strong desire to be of service to others.

Personality

Personality Traits

BraveWiseV = Virtuous

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Embodying the divine qualities of beauty, strength, and preciousness.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name Pankaj holds great significance in Hindu culture as it is associated with being a precious jewel or valuable possession. In ancient India, jewels were considered symbols of wealth, power, and prestige. Naming a child Pankaj was a way of expressing the parent's high regard for their offspring, acknowledging their inherent value and worth.
In Hinduism, Lord Shiva is a supreme deity known as the 'Adornment of the Universe'or 'Rajjarajeshwara'. The name Pankaj spiritually represents an individual who embodies the essence of Lord Shiva, being a source of spiritual wealth, power, and prestige. It is a reminder to the bearer of the name to strive towards self-improvement, inner beautification, and to be a precious adornment to humanity.

Historical Usage

Historical References

Historical records show that Pankaj is a Sanskrit name meaning 'complete' or 'whole'. The name Pankaj carried significant spiritual weight in that era.

Classical Indian

Historical records show that The name Pankaj is mentioned in the Hindu epic Mahabharata. The name Pankaj carried significant spiritual weight in that era.

Ancient India

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Pankaj KapurPankaj TripathiPankaj Udhas

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🕉️Sanskrit

पाण्ज

पूजा करने वाला

🇮🇳Hindi

पankaj

पूजा करने वाला

🇮🇳Tamil

பாங்காஜ்

அவர் போகில் பூஜை செய்யும்

🇮🇳Telugu

పఙ్జజ్

అவరో పూజహేశజీ

🇮🇳Marathi

Pankaj

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Jewel, precious one

🇧🇩Bengali

Pankaj

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Jewel, precious one

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