Padmanabhan
Padmanabhan is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit, via Malayalam origin, meaning “Lotus-navelled; Vishnu”.
| Meaning | Lotus-navelled; Vishnu |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Sanskrit, via Malayalam |
| Written as | പത്മനാഭൻ |
| Pronunciation | pud-muh-NAA-bun |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India |
Meaning and origin of Padmanabhan
Padmanabhan joins padma, 'lotus', with nabha, 'navel', describing Vishnu, from whose navel a lotus grows bearing the creator Brahma. It is the presiding deity of the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala's capital, whose rulers considered themselves servants of Padmanabha. The name is therefore especially popular in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Within Kerala the name is also associated with the former royal family of Travancore, who called themselves Padmanabhadasa, 'servants of Padmanabha'.
Is Padmanabhan a Hindu name?
Padmanabhan is a Hindu name of Lord Vishnu, worshipped as Padmanabhaswamy in his reclining form on the serpent Ananta in Thiruvananthapuram.
How popular is Padmanabhan?
A traditional name, common in Kerala.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Padmanabhan mean?
Padmanabhan means 'Lotus-navelled; Vishnu'. It is of Sanskrit, via Malayalam origin.
Is Padmanabhan a Hindu name?
Padmanabhan is a Hindu name of Lord Vishnu, worshipped as Padmanabhaswamy in his reclining form on the serpent Ananta in Thiruvananthapuram.
How do you pronounce Padmanabhan?
Padmanabhan is pronounced pud-muh-NAA-bun.
Is Padmanabhan a boy or girl name?
Padmanabhan is usually a boy name.