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Nepali names starting with “Pa”

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118 Nepali names beginning with “Pa”.

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Nepali names starting with Pa, from wind to new leaves

These 118 names starting with Pa include the प sound in Pawan (पवन), Pankaj (पंकज) and Pallavi (पल्लवी). Say it with the lips briefly closing and opening, then listen to the rest of the name. Wind, lotus flowers and fresh leaves offer natural images within the same English opening.

  1. Wind and mountains

    Pawan and Paban mean wind or breeze and also name the wind god Vayu. Parbat means mountain.

  2. Lotus and leaves

    Pankaj means lotus, literally born of mud. Padam means lotus, while Pallavi means new leaves, young shoots or blossoming.

  3. Precious and pure

    Paras and Parash name the philosopher’s stone that turns iron into gold. Pabitra means pure, holy or sacred.

Pa names with natural and affectionate meanings

Compare a landscape image with a name you might use affectionately every day. Pawan (पवन): Wind, breeze; also the wind god Vayu. Pankaj: Lotus; born of mud. Padam: Lotus. Paras (पारस): Philosopher's stone that turns iron into gold. Pappu: Affectionate nickname for a young boy. Parbat: Mountain. Try the name finder to explore beyond the opening letters.

Pa baby names with leaves, purity and devotion

Read the full meaning when similar spellings appear beside one another. Parash (पारस): Philosopher's stone that turns iron into gold. Pashupati: Lord of all beings; an epithet of Lord Shiva. Pallavi: New leaves, young shoots; blossoming. Pabitra (पवित्र): Pure, holy, sacred. Paban: Wind, breeze; also the wind god Vayu. Paribesh: Environment, surroundings; also halo around sun or moon. The guide to choosing a Nepali baby name can help you settle your shortlist.

Tips for parents

  • Say the प opening clearly and listen for a comfortable flow with the surname.
  • Compare Pawan and Paban beside पवन before choosing the English form.
  • Decide whether an affectionate nickname such as Pappu fits the name you want to use formally.
  • Keep Pankaj’s born-of-mud sense with its lotus meaning when explaining it.

Frequently asked questions

What are some Nepali names starting with Pa?

Pawan, Pankaj, Padam, Paras, Parbat and Pallavi are examples. Their meanings include wind, lotus, a philosopher’s stone, mountain and new leaves.

How does Pa sound in Nepali names?

These examples begin with प, a p sound made by briefly closing and opening the lips. Compare Pawan (पवन) and Pallavi (पल्लवी) aloud to hear what follows the opening.

Which Pa names mean wind or lotus?

Pawan and Paban mean wind or breeze. Pankaj and Padam mean lotus; Pankaj also carries the literal sense born of mud.

Do Paras and Parash have different meanings?

Both refer to the philosopher’s stone that turns iron into gold, and both are written पारस. Choose the English spelling that fits the way you want to write the name.