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PoornimaHindu Male Hindu name meaning

Full Moon

Pronunciation: poor-nee-mah

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Name
Poornima
Meaning
Full Moon
Origin
Hindu
Religion
Hindu
Language
Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
poor-nee-mah
Lucky Number
9
9
Lucky Number
Friday
Lucky Day
Hindu
Origin
Male
Gender

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What does Poornima mean?

Poornima is a male name from Hindu origin meaning "Full Moon". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: poor-nee-mah. Lucky number: 9. 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.

पूर्णिमा

Full Moon

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

poor-nee-mah

IPA

/pʊrɳɪmɑ/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Hindu

Language Usage

SanskritHindiTamilTeluguMarathiBengali

Religion

Hindu Name Context

Poornima is listed as a hindu male name with Hindu origin. Its meaning is Full Moon. Category: Hindu.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

9

Lucky Day

Friday

Lucky Colors

SilverWhiteMoonstone

Lucky Stone

Moonstone

Life Path Number

6

Numerology meaning: A name that resonates with the energy of the number 6, representing love, harmony, and service to others.

Personality

Personality Traits

NurturingCompassionateEmpatheticStrong-willedDeterminedResilient

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

A name that embodies the spiritual energy of the full moon, representing completeness, fulfillment, and enlightenment.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

In Hindu culture, the day of the full moon is considered auspicious and is known as 'Pournima'. This is the day when deities are believed to be in their full glory and power. The day also holds significance for various rituals and celebrations, such as the 'Pournima Vrat' or the 'Krishna Janmashtami', celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna.
In Indian spirituality, the full moon represents the attainment of divinity within oneself. The name 'Poornima' signifies the ascent of one's consciousness to the highest level, achieved through self-realization and understanding of one's true nature. It represents the purification of thought, emotions, and actions, symbolizing completion and perfection.

Vedic Sanskrit origin · Root: Sanskrit/Mythology/Vedic · Refers to the full moon night in Hindu calendar and is an auspicious day.

Historical Usage

Historical References

Historical records show that Poornima is the name of a star in the Pleiades constellation. The name Poornima carried significant spiritual weight in that era.

Ancient Indian Astronomy

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Aishwarya RaiRevathyVishal Aditya Singh

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🕉️Sanskrit

पूर्णिमा

Full Moon

🇮🇳Hindi

पूर्णिमा

पूर्ण

🇮🇳Tamil

பூர்ணிமா

பெரிய மூலம்

🇮🇳Telugu

పూర్ణిమా

పూర్ణ

🇮🇳Marathi

Poornima

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Full Moon

🇧🇩Bengali

Poornima

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Full Moon

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