Nepali unisex name
Pushpa name meaning
पुष्पा
Say it: PUSH-pa/puspa/
- Gender
- ♂♀ Unisex
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #10
Meaning of Pushpa
Flower, blossom.
नेपालीमा: पुष्पा संस्कृत मूलको नाम हो, जसको अर्थ फूल वा पुष्प हुन्छ। यसले कोमलता र सुन्दरतालाई जनाउँछ।
About the name Pushpa
Pushpa offers the gentle image of a flower or blossom. This Sanskrit name has a clear floral theme, making it a warm choice for parents drawn to nature. Said PUSH-pa, the six letters balance a firm first sound with an open ending. It is very common among unisex names in our sample, ranking #10. If you like its meaning, compare the alternative spellings Puspa and Pushp. Pushpita gives you a longer, related sound to consider alongside them.
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Pushpa at a glance
| Name | Pushpa |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | पुष्पा also पुष्प, पुश्प |
| Gender | Used for both boys and girls (42% boys in our data) |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Starts with | P · प |
| Length | 6 letters · 2 syllables · 2 akshar |
| Popularity | #10 among unisex names (19 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 Pushpa
Nepali names are romanized in many ways. These are the same name spelled differently:
Famous people named Pushpa
- Pushpa Kamal Dahal · b. 1954
Nepalese politician and former prime minister
- Pushpa Basnet · b. 1984
social worker rescuing children of parents in penitentiary
- Pushpa Lal Shrestha · b. 1924
Nepali politician (1924–1978)
- Pushpa Raj Ojha · b. 1959
Nepalese athletics competitor
- Pushpa Kumari Chaudhary · b. 1989
Nepalese politician
- Pushpa Khadka · b. 1988
Nepalese actor
Names with a similar meaning
Names that sound like Pushpa
Pushpa in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐥𑐸𑐲𑑂𑐥𑐵 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒣𑒳𑒭𑓂𑒣𑒰 |
| Bengali | পুষ্পা |
| Gujarati | પુષ્પા |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀧𑀼𑀱𑁆𑀧𑀸 |
| IAST romanization | puṣpā |
FAQ about the name Pushpa
What is the meaning of Pushpa?
Pushpa means: Flower, blossom. (नेपालीमा: पुष्प, फूल)
Is Pushpa a boy or girl name?
Used for both boys and girls (42% boys in our data).
How do you write Pushpa in Nepali?
Pushpa is written पुष्पा in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written पुष्प or पुश्प.
How do you pronounce Pushpa?
Pushpa is pronounced PUSH-pa (IPA: /puspa/).
What is the origin of the name Pushpa?
Pushpa is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Pushpa?
Pushpa ranks #10 among unisex names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Pushpa?
Notable people named Pushpa include Pushpa Kamal Dahal (Nepalese politician and former prime minister); Pushpa Basnet (social worker rescuing children of parents in penitentiary); Pushpa Lal Shrestha (Nepali politician (1924–1978)).
What are other spellings of Pushpa?
Other spellings of Pushpa: Puspa, Pushp, Pusp.