Father, protector
Pronunciation: P-ap-a-i
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Papai is a masculine name from Hindu origin meaning "Father". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: P-ap-a-i. Lucky number: 7. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Source Language
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Papai
हिन्दू नाम जिसका अर्थ है Father, protector
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
P-ap-a-i
IPA
/papai/
Origin
Root Origin
Hindu
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
7
Lucky Day
Saturday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Ruby
Life Path Number
1
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
Papai was an ancient Hindu goddess, often depicted as a fierce warrior, worshipped primarily in the eastern Indian states of Orissa and Bengal. Although her origins are not clearly known, it is believed that she may have been an early form of the goddess Kali.
6th to 11th centuries CE
The name 'Papai' also appears in the context of the Santal people, an indigenous community in India. They believe that Papai is the mother goddess who protects their forests and is responsible for the fertility of the land.
Present day
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
Papai
हिन्दू नाम जिसका अर्थ है Father, protector
Papai
हिन्दू नाम जिसका अर्थ है Father, protector
Papai
இந்து பெயர் என்று பொருள் Father, protector
Papai
హిందూ పేరు అంటే Father, protector
Papai
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Father, protector
Papai
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Father, protector
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