Hindu Baby Names Starting with “P”
207 Vedic baby names beginning with the letter P, sourced from sacred scriptures including Lalitha Sahasranamam, Vishnu Sahasranamam, and Bhagavad Gita.
Nakshatras with “P” Syllables
Girl Names Starting with P (137)
Padabja
Possessing lotus-like feet; a term denoting pure, exquisite beauty.
Padada
Giver of position, state, or foot
Padma
Lotus; symbol of purity and divine beauty
Padmamalini
Garlanded with blooming lotus blossoms
Padmanayana
Lotus-eyed
Padmaraga
Ruby; radiating like a lotus-hued gem
Padmasana
Seated on a lotus; referring to a meditative posture or the Goddess sitting on a lotus.
Padvi
A path, track, position, station, or a guiding leader.
Pala
Protector, guardian, preserver
Pali
Protector, guardian (derived from Palini)
Pancha
Five
Panchabramha
Embodiment of the five Brahmas (cosmic principles); referring to the Goddess as the source of creation, preservation, destruction, obscuration, and grace.
Panchakosha
Five sheaths (of existence, spiritual layers)
Panchami
The fifth (referring to the fifth day of the lunar fortnight or a specific energy of the Goddess)
Panchapreta
Seated on a throne of the five Brahmas (referred to as 'Pretas' in Tantra)
Panchayagyna
Fond of the five great sacrifices (Pancha Mahayajnas)
Pankaja
Lotus (born from mud), symbol of purity and beauty
Pannagi
Female serpent power; Kundalini
Papanashini
Destroyer of sins
Paparanya
Destroyer of the forest of sins
Para
Supreme, highest, ultimate.
Paraamba
The ultimate cosmic primordial Mother
Paradevata
The supreme deity, highest goddess, or absolute divine power.
Parakasha
Supreme space; transcendental ether
Parakrama
Valor, might, heroism
Parama
Supreme, ultimate, excellent.
Paramananda
Supreme bliss; the ultimate joy.
Paramanu
Supreme atom; smallest particle; subtle essence.
Parameshvari
The highest transcendent goddess
Paramoda
Supreme joy, greatest delight
Parandhama
Supreme abode; ultimate goal.
Paranishta
Supreme devotion, highest steadfastness, ultimate abode
Paranjyoti
Supreme light; transcendent radiance.
Parapara
Supreme and inferior; beyond and within; transcendent and immanent
Parashakti
Supreme power, the ultimate divine feminine energy
Paratpara
Supreme of the supreme; beyond the beyond.
Parayana
Devoted, absorbed in, supreme goal.
Pareshi
The supreme feminine governor of the cosmos
Pari
All around, complete, fairy
Parichedya
Indivisible, immeasurable, incomprehensible
Paripurita
Completely filled, abundantly satisfied, fulfilled, and perfected.
Paripurna
The completely whole, perfect, and fulfilled one
Parisevita
Well-served, attended
Parishka
Adornment, refinement
Parishkruta
Well-adorned, refined, embellished
Parvata
Mountain; hill
Parvatatmaja
Mountain-born princess daughter
Parvati
Daughter of the mountains, consort of Shiva
Pasha
Noose; bond (representing cosmic ties or a divine weapon).
Pashahantri
Destroyer of bonds (liberator).
Pashahasta
One who holds a noose (a divine weapon for control).
Pashu
Animal, living being (often refers to uninitiated soul in Tantra)
Pashuloka
World of animals or unenlightened beings
Pashupata
Related to Pashupati (Shiva), divine weapon
Pashyanti
The seeing one, the visionary (a stage of speech)
Pataka
Banner, flag (symbolizing triumph over evil)
Patala
Pale red, rose-colored
Patali
Trumpet flower (Stereospermum suaveolens); reddish
Pativrata
Devoted wife, chaste woman (symbol of unwavering loyalty)
Pavana
Purifying, holy, sacred
Payasa
Milk-rice, kheer
Payasanna
Fond of milk-rice (Payasam)
Peshala
Soft, tender, or artistic
Peshika
One who is delicate
Peya
One who is to be cherished
Phala
Fruit, result, outcome.
Phalini
Fruitful or productive
Pika
Cuckoo bird, beautiful (derived from Dipika)
Pita
Sacred seat, base (from Pitha)
Poshita
One who is nourished or cherished
Prabha
Luster, radiance, light
Prabhavati
Radiant, glorious
Prada
Giver, bestower
Pragalbha
Bold, confident, skillful, capable
Pragya
Wisdom, intellect, intelligence
Pragyna
Wisdom, spiritual knowledge, pure intellect.
Pragynana
Supreme knowledge, wisdom, discriminative insight
Praharana
Weapon, striking
Prajna
Transcendental wisdom or intelligence
Prajnana
Supreme intelligence, higher wisdom, consciousness, and profound discernment.
Prakara
Wall, enclosure, rampart
Prakasha
Light, manifestation, brilliance
Prakhya
Resembling, like, having the appearance of
Prakruti
Nature, primordial matter
Prama
True knowledge, measure
Prameya
Provable, understandable, measurable, or the object of knowledge.
Pramiti
True knowledge; Wisdom
Pramoda
Exuberant joy and pure happiness
Prana
Life force, breath
Pranada
Giver of life-breath; vitalizer
Pranarupini
Embodiment of life-force
Prasada
Grace, favor, divine gift
Prasadi
Granter of Grace, Blessed One
Prasadini
She who bestows grace
Prasavitri
Mother; creatrix; one who gives birth.
Prashamana
Pacifier, allayer, remover (of suffering)
Prasidha
Famous, well-known, accomplished
Prasu
Mother, producer, source
Prasuti
Procreation, origin, motherly generation
Pratipa
First, opposite, against the current
Pratishta
Foundation, established, reputation
Pratyagrupa
Inner form; inward consciousness
Pratyak
Inner, turned inward
Pratyastra
Counter-weapon, retaliatory missile
Praya
Fond of, dear (as in 'priya')
Prema
Love; affection
Premarupa
Embodiment of love; form of love
Prina
Pleasing; satisfying; beloved
Prinankari
The one who pleases; giver of joy
Prishni
A ray of light; mother of the storm gods, representing diverse nature
Prita
Pleased, delighted, beloved
Priya
Beloved, dear, darling
Priyavrata
Of beloved vows; one whose vows are dear
Pujita
Worshipped, honored
Pujya
Worshipful, venerable, adorable
Pulomaja
Daughter of Puloma (Indrani, wife of Indra)
Punnaga
A white lotus flower, nutmeg tree, or a distinguished champion.
Punya
Merit, virtue, sacred, holy.
Punyakirti
One whose fame is sacred or virtuous
Punyalabhya
Obtainable through merit
Pura
City, town, fortress
Puraska
Honor, reward
Puraskruta
Honored, placed in front, rewarded
Puratana
Ancient; primeval; old.
Pureshi
The mistress, ruler, or queen of the fortress city.
Purita
Filled, perfected
Purna
Full, complete, perfect, entire.
Purnima
Luminous night of the complete full moon
Purva
First, ancient, eastern
Purvaja
Elder sister, born before, ancient
Pushkara
Lotus; blue lotus; sky; holy lake; cloud.
Pushpa
Flower; blossom
Pushpita
Blossomed, flowering, or elegant
Pushta
Nourished; full; cherished; strong.
Pushti
Nourishment, growth, prosperity, fullness; a goddess of abundance.
Puta
Completely pure and spotless consciousness
Putatma
Possessing a thoroughly purified soul, stainless heart, and clean spirit.
Boy Names Starting with P (66)
Paavaka
Purifying fire.
Paavana
Purifying.
Padmanabha
Lotus; Navel — derived Vishnu name
Padmi
One who holds the pristine sacred lotus flower
Pana
The cosmic manager who rewards actions perfectly
Panchavaktra
The five-faced Lord; representing the five cosmic elements and actions
Papanasana
The clean eraser and destroyer of all tracking errors or sins
Parabrahma
Supreme absolute.
Param
Supreme; Ultimate
Paramisthi
The supreme being residing in the highest cosmic center
Paramisvara
The absolute supreme lord and master architecture
Paramodara
Supremely generous, most noble
Parjanya
The benevolent rain cloud that refreshes dry earth matrix formats
Parvatin
Associated with Parvati
Pashun
Bond; Connection
Pashupati
Lord of all creatures; protector of living beings
Patteesha
Lord or master; a divine epithet of Shiva.
Paurusha
Manhood, vigor, courage, or human effort
Pavaka
Fire; that which purifies
Pesala
Graceful, delicate, gentle, and intensely charming
Phalaka
A protector or shield
Phalaprada
Giver or bestower; a benevolent name of Lord Shiva.
Phanindra
Lord of snakes; (Shesha)
Pinakin
He who wields the Pinaka bow
Pingala
Tawny/golden-hued.
Poorna
Complete; full.
Posha
Growth; nourishment
Poshana
Nourishing; sustaining
Praanamayo
Free from illness.
Prabhava
The source of sublime origin and light
Prabhavishnu
Mighty, developing, or expanding productively
Prabhu
The sovereign lord; one who has mastership
Prabhuta
Abundant, magnificent, and rich with all powers
Pradyumna
The incredibly wealthy and illuminating spark; son of Krishna
Pragraha
The cosmic reins that safely guide or hold control over paths
Prahlada
Filled with immense joy or bliss; great devotee
Prajagara
Eternally awake, vigilant, and watching over the universe configuration
Prajapati
The lord and progenitor of all living creations
Prakasana
The great cosmic illuminator who unveils hidden truth
Pramana
The absolute yardstick of ultimate validation and truth
Pramathaadhipa
Lord of shiva’s attendants.
Pramodana
Delightful; one who radiates absolute joy and bliss
Pranama
Salutation; one to whom the entire creation bows down
Pranav
Sacred syllable Om
Pranava
The sacred cosmic sound vibration of Om
Prapitamahe
The original great-grandfather or ancestor source of all creation paths
Prashanta
Deeply calm, serene, or peaceful
Pratapavan
Majestic, powerful, or full of glory
Prathama
The primal one; first before all creation
Pravit
Hero; Skilled
Prayatatma
One whose mind is pure and strictly disciplined
Prithu
Expansive, noble, or referencing a righteous ancient king
Priyadava
Beloved or dear; an affectionate epithet of Lord Shiva.
Priyakrit
One who consistently works to make others happy and secured
Punarvasu
One who comes back to dwell as a savior over and over
Pungav
Eminent; Chief; Noble person
Punyakeerti
Sacred fame.
Punyamoorti
Sacred form.
Purana
Ancient, primeval, or timeless
Purayita
The massive fulfiller who satisfies all real inner needs
Purujit
The great conqueror who defeats multi-dimensional realms
Purusha
The ultimate divine being who dwells in the city of the heart
Purushesha
Lord or master; a divine epithet of Shiva.
Pushpahasa
One whose cheerful smile resembles a beautiful blossoming flower
Pushtesha
Lord of nourishment, growth, and prosperity
Pusta
Perfected, well-nourished, and complete in all virtues
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