Nalini
nah-LEE-nee
Girl · Indian
Meaning: Lotus, of the lotus
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Padma
Girl · Indian · Medium name
- Meaning
- Lotus, of the lotus
- Pronunciation
- PUHD-muh
- Origin
- Indian
- Popularity
- Rare in United States (2023)
From Sanskrit meaning lotus; an epithet of Lakshmi.
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
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Languages in use: Sanskrit, Hindi, English
Commonly used in: India, United States, United Kingdom
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Padma
Epithet of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi, who sits on a lotus.
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Behind the Name, Sanskrit Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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