Padma
Padma is a girls' name of Hindi origin meaning “lotus flower.” Padma is the sacred lotus, Hinduism's most revered flower, which grows from muddy waters to bloom in pristine beauty —…
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what does Padma mean?
The name Padma means “lotus flower.” It comes from the Hindi language tradition.
Padma is the sacred lotus, Hinduism's most revered flower, which grows from muddy waters to bloom in pristine beauty — a metaphor for spiritual awakening. The lotus is the seat of deities Lakshmi, Saraswati, and Brahma, and the Padma Shri is one of India's highest civilian honors.
where does the name Padma come from?
Wikipedia confirms Padma is a given name of Sanskrit origin meaning lotus, and notes it is also another name for the goddess Lakshmi and for her role as consort of Kalki, a future avatar of Vishnu; the lotus is described as symbolic across Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. The source calls this a Sanskrit-origin name rather than a Hindi one, so the existing Hindi origin label is not quite what it supports.
who are famous people named Padma?
- Padma Lakshmi (Indian-American author and television host)
- Padma Vibhushan (India's second-highest civilian award)
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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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