Nepali boy name
Padam name meaning
पदम
Say it: PA-dam/pʌdʌm/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #194
Meaning of Padam
About the name Padam
Padam keeps its meaning simple: lotus. That single flower image gives this Sanskrit name a soft, natural feeling, which may appeal to parents who prefer a clear meaning without a long explanation. The pronunciation PA-dam starts with a stressed syllable and closes gently. Its five letters make it a compact choice on the page. Padam is common, ranking #194 among boy names in our sample. Explore Padama and Padma as related forms, or compare Param for a nearby sound.
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Padam at a glance
| Name | Padam |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | पदम also पद्म, पादम |
| Gender | Used mostly for boys in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Starts with | P · प |
| Length | 5 letters · 2 syllables · 3 akshar |
| Popularity | #194 among boy names (34 people in our sample) |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s community, religion or caste.
Other spellings of Padam
Nepali names are romanized in many ways. These are the same name spelled differently:
Famous people named Padam
- Padam Sundas · b. 1945
Nepalese social worker
Boy names with a similar meaning
Names that sound like Padam
- Param♂परमSupreme, highest, ultimate
- Pawan♂पवनWind, breeze
- Paras♂पारसPhilosopher's stone that turns iron into gold
- Paban♂पवनWind, breeze
- Punam♂♀पूनमFull moon night
- Pandav♂पाण्डवSon of Pandu
- Pragam♂प्रगम
- Pranam♂प्रणामRespectful salutation, bow
- Pahad♂पहाडHill, mountain
- Parag♂परागPollen of flowers
- Pavan♂पवनWind, breeze
Padam in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐥𑐡𑐩 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒣𑒠𑒧 |
| Bengali | পদম |
| Gujarati | પદમ |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀧𑀤𑀫 |
| IAST romanization | padam |
FAQ about the name Padam
What is the meaning of Padam?
Padam means: Lotus. (नेपालीमा: कमल)
Is Padam a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys in our data.
How do you write Padam in Nepali?
Padam is written पदम in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written पद्म or पादम.
How do you pronounce Padam?
Padam is pronounced PA-dam (IPA: /pʌdʌm/).
What is the origin of the name Padam?
Padam is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Padam?
Padam ranks #194 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Padam?
Notable people named Padam include Padam Sundas (Nepalese social worker).
What are other spellings of Padam?
Other spellings of Padam: Padma, Padama.