Girl Names Starting with P

Baby girl names beginning with P from every tradition, grouped by faith, each with its meaning and origin.

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130 names · each links to its meaning, origin, pronunciation and history.

Christian names (16)

Paloma — DovePaola — Small, humblePatience — Endurance, patiencePatricia — Noble, patricianPatrycja — Noble, patricianPaula — Small, humblePaulina — Small, humblePauline — Small, humblePerla — PearlPetra — Rock, stonePhilippa — Lover of horsesPhoebe — Bright, radiantPiedad — Piety; compassionPilar — PillarPriscilla — Ancient, venerablePrudence — Good judgement, foresight

Hindu names (63)

Padma — LotusPadmaja — Born of the lotus; LakshmiPadmavathi — She who dwells in the lotusPadmini — Lotus; a lotus pondPahal — Initiative, first stepPalak — Eyelid; blink of an eyePallavi — New leaves; buddingPanchali — Princess of PanchalaPankaja — Lotus; born from mudPanna — Emerald; wisdomParameshwari — Supreme goddessParidhi — Boundary, circumference; realmParijata — Celestial flowering treeParinita — Married woman; fulfilledParnika — Small leafParomita — Perfection; one who has crossed overParul — A fragrant flower (trumpet flower)Parvathy — Daughter of the mountainParvati — Daughter of the mountainPavana — Pure, sacred; purifyingPavithra — Pure, sacredPavitra — Pure, sacredPayal — AnkletPhalguni — Born in the month of PhalgunPihu — Sweet birdsongPiyali — Named after the piyal treePooja — Worship, prayerPoorna — Complete, fullPoornima — Full moonPrabhati — Of the dawn; morning songPrabhavati — Radiant, luminousPrachi — The east; direction of sunrisePragati — Progress, advancementPragya — Wisdom, insightPrajakta — Night-flowering jasminePrana — Breath of life, vital energyPranali — System, channel, wayPranavi — Of Om; feminine of PranavPranita — Led forward, consecratedPranjal — Honest, sincere, straightforwardPrapti — Attainment, gainPrarthana — PrayerPrasanna — Pleased, cheerful, clearPratibha — Genius, brilliance, talentPratiksha — Waiting, expectation, hopePratima — Image, likeness, idolPraveena — Skilled, accomplishedPreethi — Love, joyPreeti — Love, affection, joyPrerna — Inspiration, motivationPrisha — Usually given as beloved, God's giftPrithvi — EarthPriti — Love, joy, affectionPriya — Beloved, dearPriyal — Dear one, belovedPriyamvada — Sweet-spoken; one who speaks kindlyPriyanka — Lovable; one with pleasing marksPunya — Virtuous, sacred; meritPurnima — Full moon, night of the full moonPurvi — EasternPushpa — FlowerPushpalata — Flowering vinePushpita — Blossoming, in flower

Muslim names (15)

Pakeeza — Pure, clean, chastePalwasha — A ray of light, moonbeamParastoo — Swallow, the birdParinaz — Charming as a fairyParisa — Fairy-like, with a fairy's faceParizad — Born of a fairyParnian — Fine silkParveen — The Pleiades star clusterParvin — The Pleiades star clusterPegah — Dawn, early morningPelin — WormwoodPerihan — Fairy princess, fairy ladyPermata — Gem, jewelPhalak — Sky, heavenPutri — Daughter; princess

Sikh names (12)

Palvinder — Cherished and protected by GodPalwinder — Protected by GodParamjeet — Supreme victoryParminder — Supreme lordPawandeep — Lamp of the wind; pure lightPrabhdeep — Lamp of GodPrabhjot — Light of GodPrabhleen — Absorbed in GodPrabhnoor — Light of GodPrabhsimran — Remembrance and meditation on GodPrabjot — Light of GodPreet — Love

Jewish names (3)

Paz — Fine gold; peacePenina — PearlPnina — Pearl, coral

Buddhist names (9)

Padme — In the lotus; lotusPalden — Glorious, illustriousPasang — Born on Friday; VenusPelden — Glorious, illustriousPema — LotusPemba — SaturdayPhuntsok — Excellent, abundantPhurba — Born on Thursday; JupiterPrajna — Wisdom, transcendent insight

Modern & Classic names (12)

Paige — Young servant, pagePamela — Possibly 'all honey'Pari — FairyPearl — PearlPenelope — Weaver; possibly 'duck'Phoenix — Mythical firebird; deep redPhyllis — Foliage, leafyPiper — Pipe playerPoppy — Poppy flowerPortia — From the Roman Porcius familyPresley — Priest's meadowPrimrose — First rose; the spring flower