पा (Pa) is the naming syllable of Uttara Phalguni nakshatra, pada 3, in Kanya rashi. These are the 272 names in Kalava's list that begin with it, each with its meaning as the Sanskrit dictionary prints it.
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Padma पद्मा attested
‘the lotus-hued one’, N. of Śrī
padmā · MW 584,2
Parvathi पार्वती attested
the Goddess (Devi) (the deity's own name); N. of the god Śiva's wife (as daughter of Hima-vat; (of ta) a mountain stream
pārvatī · MW 622,1 · Apte 698
Padmavathi पद्मावती attested
a name of Lakshmi; Hibiscus Mutabilis
padmāvatī · MW 585,1 · Apte 665
Padmini पद्मिनी attested
(of prec.) Nelumbium Speciosum, a lotus
padminī · MW 585,2 · Apte 665
Payal पयल regional
Not a Sanskrit word, so the dictionary gives it no meaning.
Pavani पावनी attested
holy basil; also Terminalia Chebula
pāvanī · MW 623,2 · Apte 699
Prabha प्रभा attested
light, splendour, radiance, beautiful appearance
prabhā · MW 683,3 · Apte 752
Pratima प्रतिमा attested
an image, likeness, symbol
pratimā · MW 669,1 · Apte 740
Parameswari परमेश्वरी attested
a name of Durga
parameśvarī · MW 588,3
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Pranathi प्रणति attested
bending, bowing, inclination, salutation, reverence, obeisance
praṇati · MW 659,3 · Apte 731
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Pramila प्रमीला attested
= pramīlikā: shutting the eyes, sleepiness
pramīlā · MW 686,2 · Apte 755
Prasanna प्रसन्ना attested
clear, bright, pure (lit. and fig.)
prasanna · MW 696,3 · Apte 764
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Panchami पञ्चमी attested
the fifth day of the half month (sc. tithi)
pañcamī · MW 578,3
Pavithra पवित्रा attested
purifying, averting evil, pure, holy, sacred, sinless, beneficent
pavitra · MW 611,1 · Apte 688
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Prabhavathi प्रभावती attested
luminous, radiant, splendid
prabhāvat · MW 684,1 · Apte 753
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Pragya प्रज्ञा attested
wise, prudent
prajña · MW 659,1 · Apte 730
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Padmashri पद्मश्री attested
‘beautiful as a lotus flower’, N. of Avalokiteśvara
padmaśrī · MW 585,1
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Prakrithi प्रकृति attested
‘making or placing before or at first’
prakṛti · MW 654,1 · Apte 725
Prasanthi प्रशान्ति attested
sinking to rest, rest, tranquillity (esp. of mind), calm, quiet
praśānti · MW 695,2 · Apte 762
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Pramukha प्रमुख attested
first, foremost, chief, principal, most excellent; also turning the face towards, facing
pramukha · MW 686,3 · Apte 755
Neuter in Sanskrit; the dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Pasupathi पाशुपती attested
relating or sacred to or coming from Śiva Paśu-pati
pāśupata · MW 623,3 · Apte 699
Feminine in Sanskrit, but given mostly to boys; the dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Pathu पटु attested
sharp, pungent, acrid, harsh, shrill, keen, strong, intense, violent
paṭu · MW 579,2 · Apte 659
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Pratibha प्रतिभा attested
wise, intelligent, (v.l.)
pratibha · MW 668,3
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name; in Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Pankajam पङ्कजम् attested
lotus-eyed; also ‘mud-born’, a species of lotus
paṅkaja · MW 574,2
Neuter in Sanskrit; the dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Padmakshi पद्माक्षी attested
lotus-eyed id
padmākṣa · MW 585,1
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Pampi पाम्पी attested
belonging to or situated on the river Pampā, (also pana, )
pāmpa · MW 619,1
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name; in Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Pranavi प्रनवी modern coinage
Not a Sanskrit word, so the dictionary gives it no meaning; its source language has not been checked.
Parnika पर्णिका attested
a kind of vegetable
parṇikā · MW 606,3
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Prapti प्राप्ति attested
advent, occurrence
prāpti · MW 707,3 · Apte 774
Padma पद्मा attested
lotus-hued, being of the colour of a lotus
padma · MW 584,2 · Apte 664
Padmakara पद्मकरा attested
a name of Lakshmi
padmakarā · MW 584,2
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Padmalanchhana पद्मलाञ्छना attested
a name of Lakshmi
padmalāñchanā · MW 584,3
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Padmalaya पद्मालया attested
a name of Lakshmi
padmālayā · MW 585,1
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Padmamalini पद्ममालिनी attested
a name of Lakshmi
padmamālinī · MW 584,3
Padmarupa पद्मरूपा attested
a name of Lakshmi
padmarūpā · MW 584,3
Padmasana पद्मासना attested
sitting in a lotus or in the position called Padmāsana
padmāsana · MW 585,1
Padmasnusha पद्मस्नुषा attested
a name of Ganga
padmasnuṣā · MW 585,1
Palashini पलाशिनी attested
leafy, covered with foliage
palāśin · MW 610,1 · Apte 687
Panchanani पञ्चाननी attested
a name of Durga
pañcānanī · MW 578,1
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Panchavaktra पञ्चवक्त्रा attested
a name of Durga
pañcavaktrā · MW 577,1
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Paniya पानीया attested
to be cherished or protected or preserved
pānīya · MW 613,2 · Apte 694
Paradevata परदेवता attested
the highest deity, Sch
paradevatā · MW 586,3
Parashakti पराशक्ति attested
a partic. form of Śakti
parāśakti · MW 589,1
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Parayani पारायणी attested
a name of Saraswati; light; also action
pārāyaṇī · MW 619,3
Parvata पर्वता attested
knotty, rugged (said of mountains)
parvata · MW 609,1 · Apte 686
Pashyanti पश्यन्ती attested
speech as it is first seen in the mind, the second of the four stages of speech (paśyantī vāc)
paśyantī · MW 611,2 · Apte 689
The dictionary's sense is unflattering: ‘speech as it is first seen in the mind, the second of the four…’; known only from the old word-lists, not from literature.
Patri पात्री attested
a name of Durga; a vessel, plate, dish, pot
pātrī · MW 613,1
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Pavan पावन् attested
drinking
pāvan · MW 613,2
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Pavitravati पवित्रवती attested
a name of Agni; (vitra-), having a purifying instrument (as a strainer or Darbha…
pavitravat · MW 611,1 · Apte 688
Prabhata प्रभाता attested
shone forth, begun to become clear or light
prabhāta · MW 684,1 · Apte 753
Prabhavati प्रभावती attested
the lute of one of the Gaṇas or demigods attendant on Śiva
prabhāvatī · MW 684,1
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Prachanda प्रचण्डा attested
a species of Dūrvā with white flowers
pracaṇḍā · MW 656,3
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Pradata प्रदाता attested
a name of Indra; a granter (of a wish)
pradātṛ · MW 679,3 · Apte 748
Pragalbha प्रगल्भा attested
a name of Durga; a bold and confident woman (esp. one of the classes of heroines in…
pragalbhā · MW 656,1
Prajna प्रज्ञा attested
wisdom, intelligence, knowledge, discrimination, judgement
prajñā · MW 659,2 · Apte 730
Prakasha प्रकाशा attested
visible, shining, bright
prakāśa · MW 653,1 · Apte 724
Prakushmandi प्रकूष्माण्डी attested
a name of Durga
prakūṣmāṇḍī · MW 653,3 · Apte 724
Known only from the old word-lists, not from literature.
Pramada प्रमदा attested
wanton, dissolute, (also daka, )
pramada · MW 685,2 · Apte 754
The dictionary's sense is unflattering: ‘wanton, dissolute, (also daka, )’.
Pranada प्राणदा attested
life-giving, saving or preserving life
prāṇada · MW 705,2
Praneshvari प्राणेश्वरी attested
a mistress, wife
prāṇeśvarī · MW 706,1
Prasavitri प्रसवित्री attested
a mother
prasavitrī · MW 698,1 · Apte 765
Prasiddha प्रसिद्धा attested
well known, notorious, celebrated; also (pra-), brought about, accomplished, (a-pras)
prasiddha · MW 697,3 · Apte 765
Pratipad प्रतिपद् attested
understanding, intelligence; also access, ingress, entrance
pratipad · MW 667,2 · Apte 737
Pratishtha प्रतिष्ठा attested
pre-eminence, superiority, high rank or position, fame, celebrity; also standing still, resting, remaining
pratiṣṭhā · MW 671,2 · Apte 742
Pathya पथ्या attested
a path, way, road (with revatī, ‘the auspicious path’
pathyā · MW 582,3
Prarthana प्रार्थना attested
prayer (as forming part of the worship of the gods)
prārthanā · MW 708,3 · Apte 775
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Parya पारया attested
satisfying; also able, adequate, fit for
pāraya · MW 619,3 · Apte 695
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
No names of this kind begin with this syllable.
Pavan पवन attested
a householder's sacred fire; also ‘purifier’, wind or the god of wind, breeze, air
pavana · MW 610,3 · Apte 688
Praveen प्रवीण attested
(pra + vīṇā) skilful, clever, conversant with or versed in
pravīṇa · MW 693,1 · Apte 761
Pradeep प्रदीप attested
a light, lamp, lantern
pradīpa · MW 680,1 · Apte 748
Pranav प्रणव attested
the mystical or sacred syllable om
praṇava · MW 660,3 · Apte 731
Prakash प्रकाश attested
visible, shining, bright
prakāśa · MW 653,1 · Apte 724
Param परम attested
best, most excellent, worst (meṇacetasā, with all the heart; also most distant, remotest, extreme, last
parama · MW 588,1 · Apte 667
Pramod प्रमोद attested
(with Jainas) joy as exhibited in the virtuous; also (also ) one of the 8 Sāṃkhya perfections, Sch
pramoda · MW 686,3 · Apte 756
Neuter in Sanskrit.
Prabhu प्रभु attested
excelling, mighty, powerful, rich, abundant
prabhu · MW 684,3 · Apte 753
Paramesvar परमेश्वर attested
a name of Shiva; the supreme lord, Supreme Being, God
parameśvara · MW 588,3
Prasad प्रसाद attested
clearness, brightness, pellucidness, purity
prasāda · MW 696,3 · Apte 764
Prayaag प्रयाग attested
a name of Indra; ‘place of sacrifice’
prayāga · MW 687,2 · Apte 757
Pabithra पवित्र attested
Sesamum Indicum
pavitra · MW 611,1 · Apte 688
Pankaj पङ्कज attested
a name of Brahma; lotus-eyed
paṅkaja · MW 574,2
Palak पालक attested
guarding, protecting, nourishing
pālaka · MW 622,3 · Apte 698
Masculine in Sanskrit, but given mostly to girls.
Pardeep पर्दीप regional
Not a Sanskrit word, so the dictionary gives it no meaning.
Prabhakaran प्रभाकरन् regional
the Tamil/Malayalam form of prabhākara: a name of Shiva; ‘light-maker’, the sun
prabhākara · MW 683,3
Pramood प्रमूढ attested
bewildered, unconscious
pramūḍha · MW 687,1 · Apte 756
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Prakasan प्रकाशन attested
illuminating, giving light
prakāśana · MW 653,2 · Apte 724
Parvath पर्वत attested
knotty, rugged (said of mountains)
parvata · MW 609,1 · Apte 686
Prabhakar प्रभाकर attested
a name of Shiva; ‘light-maker’, the sun
prabhākara · MW 683,3
Panna पण attested
wealth, property; also play, gaming, playing for a stake
paṇa · MW 580,1 · Apte 659
Parameswaran परमेश्वरन् regional
the Tamil/Malayalam form of parameśvara: a name of Shiva; the supreme lord, Supreme Being, God
parameśvara · MW 588,3
Paal पाल attested
a guard, protector, keeper
pāla · MW 622,3 · Apte 698
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Prabhat प्रभात attested
shone forth, begun to become clear or light
prabhāta · MW 684,1 · Apte 753
Pranay प्रणय attested
affection, confidence in, love, attachment, friendship, favour (ibc.; also a leader
praṇaya · MW 660,2 · Apte 732
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Prashant प्रशान्त attested
tranquillized, calm, quiet, composed, indifferent
praśānta · MW 695,1 · Apte 762
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Pahal पहल regional
Not a Sanskrit word, so the dictionary gives it no meaning.
Pallavi पल्लवी attested
sprouting, having young shoots
pallavin · MW 610,3 · Apte 687
Masculine in Sanskrit, but given mostly to girls; the dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Prabal प्रबल attested
strong, powerful, mighty, great, important (as a word)
prabala · MW 683,2 · Apte 752
Pappu पपु attested
a protector
papu · MW 585,3 · Apte 665
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Par पार attested
bringing across
pāra · MW 619,2 · Apte 695
Prakasam प्रकाशम् attested
visible, shining, bright
prakāśa · MW 653,1 · Apte 724
Neuter in Sanskrit.
Parimal परिमल attested
fragrance, perfume
parimala · MW 598,3 · Apte 678
Pratap प्रताप attested
glowing heat, heat, warmth
pratāpa · MW 661,1 · Apte 733
Praves प्रवेश attested
the entrance of the sun into a sign of the zodiac; also entering, entrance, penetration or intrusion into
praveśa · MW 692,3 · Apte 760
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Prathapan प्रतापन attested
a name of Shiva; making hot, paining, tormenting
pratāpana · MW 661,2 · Apte 733
Parasu परशु attested
a hatchet, axe, the axe of a woodcutter
paraśu · MW 589,2 · Apte 668
Prahlad प्रह्लाद attested
joyful excitement, delight, joy, happiness
prahlāda · MW 701,3 · Apte 769
Prasann प्रसन्न attested
clear, bright, pure (lit. and fig.)
prasanna · MW 696,3 · Apte 764
Padmanabhan पद्मनाभन् regional
the Tamil/Malayalam form of padmanābha: ‘lotus-naveled’, N. of Viṣṇu (from whose navel sprang the lotus which…
padmanābha · MW 584,3
Pavithran पवित्रन् regional
the Tamil/Malayalam form of pavitra: pure, holy, purifying
pavitra · MW 611,1 · Apte 688
Padm पद्म attested
a lotus (esp. the flower of the lotus-plant Nelumbium Speciosum which…
padma · MW 584,2 · Apte 664
Patavardhan पटवर्धन attested
N. of a family
paṭavardhana · MW 579,1
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Padmanabha पद्मनाभ attested
‘lotus-naveled’, N. of Viṣṇu (from whose navel sprang the lotus which…
padmanābha · MW 584,3
Pandu पाण्डु attested
yellowish white, white, pale
pāṇḍu · MW 616,1 · Apte 691
Prasannan प्रसन्नन् regional
the Tamil/Malayalam form of prasanna: clear, bright, pure (lit. and fig.)
prasanna · MW 696,3 · Apte 764
Pratham प्रथम attested
preceding, initial, chief, principal, most excellent; also foremost, first (in time or in a series or in…
prathama · MW 678,3 · Apte 747
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Praphula प्रफुल्ल attested
blooming forth, blooming, blown
praphulla · MW 683,1 · Apte 752
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Pappan पापन् modern coinage
Prasenajith प्रसेनजित् attested
N. of sev. princes (esp. of a sovereign of Śrāvastī contemporary with…
prasenajit · MW 698,3
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Prabeer प्रवीर attested
preceding or surpassing heroes
pravīra · MW 693,1 · Apte 761
Padam पदम् attested
(rarely m.) a step, pace, stride
pada · MW 583,1 · Apte 663
Neuter in Sanskrit; the dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Parit परीत attested
standing or moving round, surrounding
parīta · MW 605,2 · Apte 683
Padum पदुम attested
N. of a people
paduma · MW 584,1
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Pradeepasimh प्रदीपसिंह attested
N. of an author
pradīpasiṃha · MW 680,1
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Pandurang पाण्डुरङ्ग attested
a kind of vegetable
pāṇḍuraṅga · MW 616,1
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Patal पाटल attested
Bignonia Suaveolens (the tree bearing the trumpet-flower); also pale red, pink, pallid
pāṭala · MW 615,1 · Apte 690
Pran प्राण attested
breath (as a sign of strength), vigour, energy, power; also the breath of life, breath, respiration, spirit
prāṇa · MW 705,2 · Apte 771
Praneeth प्रणीत attested
(pra-), led forwards, advanced, brought, offered
praṇīta · MW 660,3 · Apte 732
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Prabhoosimh प्रभुसिंह compound
excelling, mighty, powerful, rich, abundant + ‘the powerful one’
prabhu + siṃha · MW 684,3; 1213,1
Path पात attested
flying, mode of flying, flight
pāta · MW 616,3 · Apte 692
Parikshith पारीक्षित attested
relating to or treating of or derived from Parī-kṣit
pārīkṣita · MW 621,2 · Apte 697
Padmaja पद्मज attested
‘lotus-born’, N. of Brahmā
padmaja · MW 584,3
Masculine in Sanskrit, but given mostly to girls; the dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Pakaj पाकज attested
produced by cooking or roasting
pākaja · MW 614,1
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Pratheep प्रतीप attested
‘against the stream’, ‘against the grain’
pratīpa · MW 674,1 · Apte 744
Paragat पारगत attested
pure, holy; also one who has reached the opposite shore of
pāragata · MW 619,2
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Pani पणि attested
a bargainer, miser
paṇi · MW 580,2 · Apte 660
Parmar परमार attested
N. of a son of the Ṛṣi Śaunaka and ancestor of Bhoja-deva
paramāra · MW 587,1
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Pares परेश attested
‘the highest lord’, N. of Brahmā or Viṣṇu
pareśa · MW 588,1
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Pragat प्रगाता attested
a singer, (‘excellent singer’, )
pragātṛ · MW 656,2 · Apte 727
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Pradesi प्रादेशी attested
a span long
prādeśin · MW 702,1 · Apte 773
Masculine in Sanskrit, but given mostly to girls; the dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Paru परु attested
the sky, paradise; also a limb, member
paru · MW 605,3 · Apte 683
Masculine in Sanskrit, but given mostly to girls; the dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Prasootham प्रसूतम् attested
a flower; also (pra-), procreated, begotten, born, produced
prasūta · MW 698,1 · Apte 765
Neuter in Sanskrit; the dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Prajith प्रजित् attested
conquering, defeating, Sch
prajit · MW 659,1
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name; in Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Paran पारण attested
satisfaction, pleasure, enjoyment (also, ); also bringing over, delivering
pāraṇa · MW 619,3 · Apte 695
Neuter in Sanskrit; the dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Prab प्राव् attested
(pra-av) P. prāvati, to favour, befriend, help, protect, promote
prāv · MW 709,1
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name; in Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Prasiddh प्रसिद्ध attested
well known, notorious, celebrated; also (pra-), brought about, accomplished, (a-pras)
prasiddha · MW 697,3 · Apte 765
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Paramanna पररमण attested
‘a strange lover’, a paramour
pararamaṇa · MW 587,2
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Pallav पल्लव attested
a sprout, shoot, twig, spray, bud, blossom
pallava · MW 610,2 · Apte 687
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Prasun प्रसून attested
a flower, blossom; also born, produced
prasūna · MW 698,2 · Apte 765
Neuter in Sanskrit; the dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Praval प्रवाल attested
having long or beautiful hair; also a young shoot, sprout
pravāla · MW 691,3 · Apte 752
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Pramukh प्रमुख attested
first, foremost, chief, principal, most excellent; also turning the face towards, facing
pramukha · MW 686,3 · Apte 755
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Parth पार्थ attested
metron. of Yudhiṣṭhira or Bhīma-sena or Arjuna
pārtha · MW 621,3 · Apte 697
Pranshu प्रांशु attested
strong, intense; also high, tall, long
prāṃśu · MW 702,3 · Apte 769
Pax पक्ष attested
the half of a lunar month; also a wing, pinion (in one passage )
pakṣa · MW 573,3 · Apte 653
Pratik प्रतीक attested
turned or directed towards
pratīka · MW 675,1 · Apte 743
Paw पव attested
purification, winnowing corn, Sch
pava · MW 610,3 · Apte 687
Masculine in Sanskrit, but given mostly to girls.
Palin पालिन् attested
protecting, guarding, keeping
pālin · MW 623,1
Masculine in Sanskrit, but given mostly to girls; in Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Parthiv पार्थिव attested
earthen, earthy, earthly
pārthiva · MW 621,3 · Apte 697
Prabhav प्रभाव attested
might, power, majesty, dignity, strength, efficacy
prabhāva · MW 684,2 · Apte 753
Pallas पलाश attested
the tree Butea Frondosa
palāśa · MW 610,1 · Apte 687
Masculine in Sanskrit, but given mostly to girls.
Pachata पचत attested
a name of Indra; the sun; also cooked, boiled
pacata · MW 575,2 · Apte 656
Padapa पादप attested
‘drinking at foot or root’, a tree, plant
pādapa · MW 618,1
Padmadhisha पद्माधीश attested
a name of Vishnu
padmādhīśa · MW 585,1
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Padmagarbha पद्मगर्भ attested
the interior or calyx of a lotus
padmagarbha · MW 584,3
Padmalanchhana पद्मलाञ्छन attested
a name of Brahma; ‘lotus-marked’, a king
padmalāñchana · MW 584,3
Padmanibhekshana पद्मनिभेक्षण attested
having eyes like lotus-leaves
padmanibhekṣaṇa · MW 584,3
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Padmasana पद्मासन attested
a name of Brahma; sitting in a lotus or in the position called Padmāsana
padmāsana · MW 585,1
Padmi पद्मी attested
possessing lotuses; also spotted (as an elephant)
padmin · MW 585,2 · Apte 665
Padmodbhava पद्मोद्भव attested
a name of Brahma; sprung from a lotus
padmodbhava · MW 585,2
Pakashasana पाकशासन attested
‘punisher of the Daitya Pāka’ or ‘instructor of the ignorant’
pākaśāsana · MW 613,3
Pakshi पक्षी attested
a name of Shiva; the bird Garuḍa as one of the 18 attendants of the Sun; also winged (lit. and fig.)
pakṣin · MW 574,2 · Apte 654
Palashi पलाशी attested
leafy, covered with foliage
palāśin · MW 610,1 · Apte 687
Panchabhuja पञ्चभुज attested
a name of Ganesha; 5-armed, pentagonal
pañcabhuja · MW 576,3
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Panchajanya पाञ्चजन्य attested
a name of Krishna; relating to the 5 races of men, containing or extending over them
pāñcajanya · MW 614,2 · Apte 690
Panchala पञ्चाल attested
a name of Shiva; pl. N. of a warrior-tribe and their country in the north of India
pañcāla · MW 578,3 · Apte 1194
Panchamukha पञ्चमुख attested
a name of Shiva; 5-faced or 5-headed (also applied to Prajā-pati)
pañcamukha · MW 577,1
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Panchanana पञ्चानन attested
a name of Shiva; very fierce or passionate (lit. 5-faced)
pañcānana · MW 578,1
Panchavaktra पञ्चवक्त्र attested
a name of Shiva; 5-faced
pañcavaktra · MW 577,1
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Panchavinsha पञ्चविंश attested
a name of Vishnu; representing the Pañcaviṃśa Stoma, belonging to it, celebrated with it; also the 25th
pañcaviṃśa · MW 577,2
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Paniya पानीय attested
to be cherished or protected or preserved
pānīya · MW 613,2 · Apte 694
Pansula पांसुल attested
a name of Shiva; dusty, sandy
pāṃsula · MW 613,3 · Apte 689
Papaghna पापघ्न attested
destroying sin or evil
pāpaghna · MW 618,2
Known only from the old word-lists, not from literature.
Papanashana पापनाशन attested
‘destroying the wicked’, N. of Śiva
pāpanāśana · MW 618,3
The dictionary's sense is unflattering: ‘‘destroying the wicked’, N. of Śiva’.
Parajita पराजित attested
conquered, defeated, overthrown, cast (in a lawsuit), condemned by law
parājita · MW 589,3 · Apte 669
Parakrama पराक्रम attested
a name of Vishnu; bold advance, attack, heroism, courage, power, strength, energy
parākrama · MW 589,3 · Apte 669
Param परम् attested
afterwards, later
param · MW 586,2
Paramatma परमात्मा attested
all the heart
paramātman · MW 588,2
Parameshthi परमेष्ठी attested
standing at the head, highest, chief, principal
parameṣṭhin · MW 588,3 · Apte 668
Parameshvari परमेश्वरी attested
a name of Sita
parameśvarī · MW 588,3
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Parapara पारपार attested
a name of Vishnu
pārapāra · MW 619,3
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Paratpara परात्पर attested
superior to the best
parātpara · MW 589,1 · Apte 669
Paravani परवाणि attested
a name of Skanda (Murugan); a judge
paravāṇi · MW 587,2
Paravara पारावार attested
the sea, ocean
pārāvāra · MW 619,3
Paravaresha परावरेश attested
a name of Vishnu
parāvareśa · MW 588,1
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Paraviddha पराविद्ध attested
a name of Krishna
parāviddha · MW 591,1 · Apte 670
Known only from the old word-lists, not from literature.
Parayana परायण attested
violent, strong (as pain)
parāyaṇa · MW 587,3 · Apte 670
Paridhi परिधी attested
a name of Shiva
paridhin · MW 596,1
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Parigraha परिग्रह attested
laying hold of on all sides, surrounding, enclosing
parigraha · MW 593,1 · Apte 672
Parinaha परिणाह attested
a name of Shiva; compass, circumference, extent, width, breadth
pariṇāha · MW 594,3 · Apte 675
Parinaha परीणाह attested
a name of Shiva; circumference, width
parīṇāha · MW 605,1 · Apte 675
Parjanya पर्जन्य attested
a rain-cloud, cloud
parjanya · MW 606,1 · Apte 684
Paryavasthita पर्यवस्थित attested
contained in, devoted or attached to, intent upon, occupied with; also standing, stationed
paryavasthita · MW 607,2
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Pashupati पशुपति attested
of Śiva, (according to one legend every deity acknowledged himself to…; also ‘lord of animals’ (or ‘lord of a servant named…
paśupati · MW 611,3
Pathikrit पथिकृत् attested
a name of Agni; making a way or road, preparing a way
pathikṛt · MW 582,3
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Pati पति attested
a master, owner, possessor, lord, ruler, sovereign
pati · MW 582,1 · Apte 661
Patikhechara पतिखेचर attested
a name of Shiva
patikhecara · MW 582,1
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Patu पातु attested
a name of Brahma; a protector
pātu · MW 1330,2
Pavaka पावक attested
pure, clear, bright, shining
pāvaka · MW 623,2 · Apte 699
Pavana पावन attested
pure, holy; also purifying, purificatory
pāvana · MW 623,2 · Apte 699
Pavitravan पवित्रवान् attested
a name of Agni; (vitra-), having a purifying instrument (as a strainer or Darbha…
pavitravat · MW 611,1 · Apte 688
Payaspati पयस्पति attested
a name of Vishnu
payaspati · MW 586,1
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Prababhra प्रबभ्र attested
a name of Indra
prababhra · MW 683,1 · Apte 752
Prabhava प्रभव attested
prominent, excelling, distinguished
prabhava · MW 684,2 · Apte 753
Pradyumna प्रद्युम्न attested
‘the pre-eminently mighty one’
pradyumna · MW 680,2 · Apte 749
Pragraha प्रग्रह attested
friendly reception, kindness, favour; also holding in front, stretching forth
pragraha · MW 656,2 · Apte 728
Pragvansha प्राग्वंश attested
a name of Vishnu; a former or previous generation
prāgvaṃśa · MW 704,2
Prahasa प्रहास attested
a name of Shiva; splendour, of colours; also loud laughter, laughter
prahāsa · MW 700,3 · Apte 768
Prahasa प्रहस attested
a name of Shiva
prahasa · MW 700,3
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Prajagara प्रजागर attested
a name of Vishnu; one who wakes, waking
prajāgara · MW 659,1 · Apte 730
Prakashatma प्रकाशात्मा attested
a name of Shiva; brilliant in character or nature, brilliant, shining
prakāśātman · MW 653,1
Pramada प्रमद attested
joy, pleasure, delight
pramada · MW 685,2 · Apte 754
Pramana प्रमाण attested
a means of acquiring Pramā or certain knowledge; also right measure, standard, authority
pramāṇa · MW 685,3 · Apte 755
Pramanajna प्रमाणज्ञ attested
a name of Shiva; knowing the modes of proof
pramāṇajña · MW 685,3
Pramardana प्रमर्दन attested
a name of Vishnu; crushing down, crushing, destroying
pramardana · MW 687,2 · Apte 755
Pramathadhipa प्रमथाधिप attested
‘ruler of the Pramathas’, N. of Śiva
pramathādhipa · MW 685,2
Pramoda प्रमोद attested
excessive joy, delight, gladness
pramoda · MW 686,3 · Apte 756
Pramodana प्रमोदन attested
making glad, exhilarating
pramodana · MW 686,3 · Apte 756
Pranada प्राणद attested
a name of Brahma; life-giving, saving or preserving life
prāṇada · MW 705,2
Prapitamaha प्रपितामह attested
a name of Krishna; a paternal great-grandfather
prapitāmaha · MW 682,2 · Apte 751
Prasannatman प्रसन्नात्मन् attested
gracious-minded, propitious
prasannātman · MW 696,3
Pratapavan प्रतापवान् attested
a name of Shiva; full of splendour, majestic, glorious, powerful
pratāpavat · MW 661,2 · Apte 733
Pratardana प्रतर्दन attested
piercing, destroying (said of Viṣṇu), MS
pratardana · MW 674,2
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Prathita प्रथित attested
divulged, displayed, published, known, celebrated; also spread, extended, increased
prathita · MW 678,3 · Apte 748
Prathu प्रथु attested
a name of Vishnu; wide, reaching farther than
prathu · MW 678,3 · Apte 748
The dictionary's sense is unflattering: ‘a name of Vishnu’.
Pratikavan प्रतीकवान् attested
a name of Agni; having an outward form or face or mouth
pratīkavat · MW 675,1
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Pratishthita प्रतिष्ठित attested
(prati-), standing, stationed, placed, situated in or on
pratiṣṭhita · MW 671,3 · Apte 742
Pratyaya प्रत्यय attested
consciousness, understanding, intelligence, intellect; also belief, firm conviction, trust, faith
pratyaya · MW 673,3 · Apte 745
Pravabhra प्रवभ्र attested
a name of Indra
pravabhra · MW 690,3
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Prayutsu प्रयुत्सु attested
a name of Indra; (only ) a warrior
prayutsu · MW 688,3 · Apte 757
Patrik पात्रिक attested
measured or sown or filled by means of any vessel or with the measure…
pātrika · MW 613,1 · Apte 693
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Parsa परश attested
a species of gem
paraśa · MW 589,2 · Apte 668
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Padapadma पादपद्म attested
‘foot-lotus’, a foot beautiful as a lotus
pādapadma · MW 617,2
Palakapya पालकाप्य attested
N. of an ancient sage or Muni
pālakāpya · MW 623,1 · Apte 698
Pandita पण्डित attested
(according to some, for spandita) learned, wise, shrewd, clever
paṇḍita · MW 580,3 · Apte 660
Panditaka पण्डितक attested
wise, learned, pedantic
paṇḍitaka · MW 580,3 · Apte 660
Panini पाणिनि attested
N. of the most eminent of all native Sanskṛt grammarians
pāṇini · MW 615,3 · Apte 691
Parantapa परंतप attested
destroying foes (said of heroes)
paraṃtapa · MW 586,3 · Apte 667
Paritosha परितोष attested
delight in
paritoṣa · MW 595,2 · Apte 675
Parna पर्ण attested
Butea Frondosa (a large-leaved sacred tree whose wood is used for…
parṇa · MW 606,2 · Apte 684
Paroksha परोक्ष attested
(ro-), beyond the range of sight, invisible, absent, unknown
parokṣa · MW 589,1 · Apte 684
Patu पटु attested
sharp, pungent, acrid, harsh, shrill, keen, strong, intense, violent
paṭu · MW 579,2 · Apte 659
Plaksha प्लक्ष attested
the waved-leaf fig-tree
plakṣa · MW 714,3 · Apte 781
Pradyota प्रद्योत attested
radiance, light
pradyota · MW 680,2 · Apte 749
Pragalbha प्रगल्भ attested
bold, confident, resolute, brave, strong, able
pragalbha · MW 656,1 · Apte 727
Prahasita प्रहसित attested
laughing, cheerful
prahasita · MW 700,3 · Apte 768
Pranakara प्राणकर attested
‘life-causing’, invigorating, refreshing
prāṇakara · MW 705,2
Prasanga प्रसङ्ग attested
adherence, attachment, inclination or devotion to, indulgence in
prasaṅga · MW 696,2 · Apte 763
Prashama प्रशम attested
calmness, tranquillity (esp. of mind), quiet, rest, cessation
praśama · MW 695,1 · Apte 762
Prashasta प्रशस्त attested
praised, commended, considered fit or good, happy, auspicious
praśasta · MW 695,1 · Apte 762
Pragyan प्रज्ञान attested
prudent, wise
prajñāna · MW 659,1 · Apte 731
Neuter in Sanskrit; the dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
No names of this kind begin with this syllable.
Para परा attested
a foreign country, abroad (?)
parā · MW 586,2 · Apte 669
Papa पाप attested
bad, vicious, wicked, evil, wretched, vile, low
pāpa · MW 618,2 · Apte 694
The dictionary's sense is unflattering: ‘bad, vicious, wicked, evil, wretched, vile, low’.
Parab पराबब attested
N. of two Sāmans, (v.l. bava)
parābaba · MW 590,2
Neuter in Sanskrit; known only from the old word-lists, not from literature; in Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Prabh प्रभ regional
Not a Sanskrit word; the nearest dictionary word, prabhava, is a different word.
Prabhajeeth प्रभाजित compound
light, splendour, radiance + won, acquired, conquered, subdued
prabhā + jita · MW 683,3; 420,3
Prajapati प्रजापति attested
the planet Mars, a partic. star, Aurigae; also ‘lord of creatures’, N. of Savitṛ, Soma, Agni
prajāpati · MW 658,3
Pavithr पवित्र attested
a purifying prayer or Mantra; also a means of purification, filter, strainer
pavitra · MW 611,1 · Apte 688
Neuter in Sanskrit.
Pathi पत्ति attested
a hero; also a pedestrian, footman, foot-soldier, infantry
patti · MW 583,1 · Apte 661
Parabath पारावत attested
remote, distant, coming from a distance, foreign
pārāvata · MW 620,3 · Apte 696
Pathan पतन attested
setting (as the sun); also who or what flies or falls
patana · MW 581,1 · Apte 661
Neuter in Sanskrit; the dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Partha परता attested
highest degree, absoluteness
paratā · MW 586,3
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Papi पपि attested
the moon; also drinking
papi · MW 585,3 · Apte 665
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Pradiptha प्रदीप्ता attested
kindled, inflamed, burning, shining
pradīpta · MW 680,1 · Apte 749
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Paz पाज attested
firmness, vigour, strength
pājas · MW 614,2 · Apte 690
Neuter in Sanskrit; the dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
MW is Monier-Williams, A Sanskrit-English Dictionary (1899), by page and column; Apte is The Practical Sanskrit-English Dictionary (1890), by page. Where a name is not a Sanskrit word, its Devanagari is worked out from the English spelling.
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