Padmagandha means “One with the fragrance of the lotus”. Padmagandha (पद्मगन्धा · పద్మగంధ) is a classical Sanskrit Hindu girl's name meaning “One with the fragrance of the lotus”. It is formed from padma (lotus) and gandha (fragrance). By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, “प” falls in Uttara Phalguni nakshatra, pada 3, within Kanya rashi (Virgo).

Padmagandha name meaning at a glance

FactPadmagandha
MeaningOne with the fragrance of the lotus
GenderHindu girl name
OriginClassical Sanskrit
Rootspadma (lotus) + gandha (fragrance)
StyleClassic
Devanagariपद्मगन्धा
Teluguపద్మగంధ
Sanskrit (IAST)padmagandhā
PronunciationPad-ma-gan-dha
First syllableप
NakshatraUttara Phalguni (pada 3)
RashiKanya (Virgo)
Numerology1 (Chaldean) · 7 (Pythagorean)
ThemesFlowers & plants

Meaning and Sanskrit roots of Padmagandha

Padmagandha is a classical Sanskrit name. It is built from:

  • padma — lotus
  • gandha — fragrance

Each root can be looked up in the Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary (Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries).

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Nakshatra and rashi for Padmagandha

By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, the opening syllable “प” of Padmagandha falls in Uttara Phalguni nakshatra, pada 3, which lies in Kanya rashi (Virgo). This follows directly from the chart.

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How to write Padmagandha

  • Hindi / Sanskrit (Devanagari): पद्मगन्धा
  • Telugu: పద్మగంధ
  • Sanskrit transliteration (IAST): padmagandhā

How to pronounce Padmagandha

Say it as “Pad-ma-gan-dha” — 4 spoken syllables.

Names similar to Padmagandha

Pallavini, Parnika, Prasuna, Pushpita, Parijatika, Bakula

Padmagandha: frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the name Padmagandha?

Padmagandha means “One with the fragrance of the lotus”. It is formed from padma (lotus) and gandha (fragrance).

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Is Padmagandha a traditional or a modern name?

Padmagandha is a classical Sanskrit name.

How is Padmagandha written in Hindi and Telugu?

In Devanagari (Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi): पद्मगन्धा. In Telugu: పద్మగంధ. Sanskrit transliteration: padmagandhā.

Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Padmagandha?

Its first syllable “प” falls in Uttara Phalguni nakshatra (pada 3) and Kanya rashi (Virgo) by the Avakahada chart.

What is the numerology number of Padmagandha?

1 in Chaldean numerology and 7 in Pythagorean numerology.

Method: Meaning traced to the Sanskrit roots; nakshatra and rashi by the Avakahada first-syllable chart (rashi derived from the pada); numerology by the Chaldean and Pythagorean systems. HinduTone does not list popularity figures or “lucky” claims.

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