Padma
PUD-ma · Pad-ma
Lotus flower, symbol of purity
Origin
Telugu
Gender
Girl
Meaning
Padma is a classic Telugu name meaning lotus flower. The lotus holds deep significance in Hindu tradition as a symbol of purity, beauty, and spiritual awakening, as it blooms pristinely even in muddy waters. Padma is also one of the names of Goddess Lakshmi, who is often depicted seated on a lotus. The name is timeless and widely cherished in Telugu families.
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Latin Padma
Devanagari पद्म
Telugu పద్మ
Tamil பத்மா
Kannada ಪದ್ಮ