Pavana
Pavana (पवन) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The purifier; sacred wind”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Pavana (पवन) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The purifier; sacred wind”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Pavana (पवन, IAST: Pavana) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The purifier; sacred wind”. From the root pū meaning to purify, pavana denotes both the life-giving wind and the divine purifying power that Vishnu wields to cleanse all creation.
Meaning, etymology & significance
The Sanskrit root pū (to purify, to cleanse) gives rise to pavana, a word rich with the dual imagery of moving air and moral purification. Vishnu as Pavana is the cosmic breath that animates every living being and simultaneously cleanses the universe of all taint. The wind is considered the most subtle and pervasive of the five elements, making this name a profound statement about Vishnu's omnipresent, life-sustaining presence.
Pavana is also the name of Vāyu, the wind-god, and father of Hanuman, yet as a Vishnu name it underscores the Lord's role as the great purifier of souls; pronounced PA-va-na, it is a warmly used traditional name throughout India.
Scriptural source
Pavana 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, Pavana aligns with the Uttara phalguni nakshatra, under the Kanya rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 4.
Pavana — Name Facts
- Meaning
- The purifier; sacred wind
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Uttara Phalguni
- Rashi
- Kanya (Virgo)
- Numerology
- 4
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Pavana mean?
Pavana is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “The purifier; sacred wind”.
Is Pavana a boy or girl name?
Pavana is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Pavana?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Pavana aligns with the Uttara Phalguni nakshatra, under the Kanya (Virgo) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Pavana?
The Chaldean name number of Pavana is 4.
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