Padmapani
Padmapani (पद्मपाणि) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Lotus-handed; one holding a lotus”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Padmapani (पद्मपाणि) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Lotus-handed; one holding a lotus”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Padmapani (पद्मपाणि, IAST: Padmapāṇi) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Lotus-handed; one holding a lotus”. From padma (lotus) and pāṇi (hand), this luminous name evokes Vishnu's hand ever graced with the blooming lotus, symbol of purity, creation, and transcendent beauty.
Meaning, etymology & significance
Padma, the sacred lotus, is among the most exalted symbols in Hindu cosmology, representing spiritual perfection untouched by the world's impurities, just as the flower blooms immaculate above murky water. Pāṇi from the root pan- refers to the hand, so Padmapāṇi literally means 'he whose hand holds — or resembles — a lotus.' This divine quality speaks to Vishnu's sovereign grace, His every gesture radiating the auspiciousness of the lotus's eternal bloom.
Though Padmapāṇi is also a celebrated epithet of Avalokiteśvara in Buddhist tradition, within Vaishnavism it belongs to Vishnu as the gracious lord of divine beauty; it is occasionally given as a boy's name in traditional families. Pronounced pad-ma-PAA-ni, each syllable distinct and flowing.
Scriptural source
Padmapani appears in the Vishnu Sahasranama, among the sacred names of Vishnu.
Astrology — nakshatra, rashi & numerology
By the standard Vedic correspondence between a name’s first syllable and the lunar mansion, Padmapani aligns with the Uttara phalguni nakshatra, under the Kanya rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 6.
Padmapani — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Lotus-handed; one holding a lotus
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Uttara Phalguni
- Rashi
- Kanya (Virgo)
- Numerology
- 6
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Padmapani mean?
Padmapani is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “Lotus-handed; one holding a lotus”.
Is Padmapani a boy or girl name?
Padmapani is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Padmapani?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Padmapani aligns with the Uttara Phalguni nakshatra, under the Kanya (Virgo) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Padmapani?
The Chaldean name number of Padmapani is 6.
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