Patralekha means “Graceful leaf-patterns; Kadambari's friend”. Patralekha (पत्रलेखा · పత్రలేఖ) is a classical Sanskrit Hindu girl's name meaning “Graceful leaf-patterns; Kadambari's friend”. It is formed from patra (leaf) and lekhā (line). By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, “प” falls in Uttara Phalguni nakshatra, pada 3, within Kanya rashi (Virgo).

Patralekha name meaning at a glance

FactPatralekha
MeaningGraceful leaf-patterns; Kadambari's friend
GenderHindu girl name
OriginClassical Sanskrit
Rootspatra (leaf) + lekhā (line)
StyleClassic
Devanagariपत्रलेखा
Teluguపత్రలేఖ
Sanskrit (IAST)patralekhā
PronunciationPa-tra-le-kha
First syllableप
NakshatraUttara Phalguni (pada 3)
RashiKanya (Virgo)
Numerology5 (Chaldean) · 3 (Pythagorean)
ThemesMusic & arts

Meaning and Sanskrit roots of Patralekha

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

  • patra — leaf
  • lekhā — line

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 Patralekha

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

Explore more: Uttara Phalguni nakshatra names · Kanya rashi names

How to write Patralekha

  • Hindi / Sanskrit (Devanagari): पत्रलेखा
  • Telugu: పత్రలేఖ
  • Sanskrit transliteration (IAST): patralekhā

How to pronounce Patralekha

Say it as “Pa-tra-le-kha” — 4 spoken syllables.

Names similar to Patralekha

Purvi, Abheri, Abhivyakti, Abhogi, Amritavarshini, Anandabhairavi

Patralekha: frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the name Patralekha?

Patralekha means “Graceful leaf-patterns; Kadambari's friend”. It is formed from patra (leaf) and lekhā (line).

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Is Patralekha a traditional or a modern name?

Patralekha is a classical Sanskrit name.

How is Patralekha written in Hindi and Telugu?

In Devanagari (Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi): पत्रलेखा. In Telugu: పత్రలేఖ. Sanskrit transliteration: patralekhā.

Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Patralekha?

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 Patralekha?

5 in Chaldean numerology and 3 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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