Padmamukhya
Padmamukhya (पद्ममुख्या) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “She who is foremost among lotus-faced ones”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Padmamukhya (पद्ममुख्या) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “She who is foremost among lotus-faced ones”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Padmamukhya (पद्ममुख्या, IAST: Padmamukhyā) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “She who is foremost among lotus-faced ones”. From padma (lotus) and mukhyā (chief, foremost), this name celebrates Lakshmi as the supreme among all lotus-radiant goddesses.
Meaning, etymology & significance
The compound padmamukhyā unites padma, the sacred lotus embodying purity and divine beauty, with mukhyā, meaning 'foremost' or 'principal.' Together they proclaim that among all beings whose faces shine with lotus-like grace, Lakshmi stands without peer. Her countenance is not merely lotus-like but the very standard by which divine beauty is measured.
This epithet appears in Lakshmi namavalis to exalt her singular supremacy among radiant goddesses; pronounced 'Pad-ma-mukh-yaa,' it is somewhat elaborate for everyday use as a given name.
Scriptural source
Padmamukhya appears in the Lakshmi Ashtottaram, among the sacred names of Lakshmi.
Astrology — nakshatra, rashi & numerology
By the standard Vedic correspondence between a name’s first syllable and the lunar mansion, Padmamukhya aligns with the Uttara phalguni nakshatra, under the Kanya rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 1.
Padmamukhya — Name Facts
- Meaning
- She who is foremost among lotus-faced ones
- Gender
- Hindu girl name
- Nakshatra
- Uttara Phalguni
- Rashi
- Kanya (Virgo)
- Numerology
- 1
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Padmamukhya mean?
Padmamukhya is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl name meaning “She who is foremost among lotus-faced ones”.
Is Padmamukhya a boy or girl name?
Padmamukhya is traditionally a Hindu girl name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Padmamukhya?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Padmamukhya aligns with the Uttara Phalguni nakshatra, under the Kanya (Virgo) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Padmamukhya?
The Chaldean name number of Padmamukhya is 1.
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