Padma (పద్మ)
Lotus; goddess Lakshmi
Padma (Telugu: పద్మ) is a female Hindu/Telugu baby name meaning "Lotus; goddess Lakshmi". It is associated with Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra (Pada 3) and the starting syllable "Pa" in standard Telugu nakshatra-pada baby-naming tradition. Chaldean numerology value: 9 (Mars · courage, energy, leadership, transformation).
Name Details
| Name (English) | Padma |
| Name (Telugu) | పద్మ |
| Meaning | Lotus; goddess Lakshmi |
| Gender | female |
| Nakshatra | Uttara Phalguni (ఉత్తర ఫల్గుని) |
| Pada | Pada 3 (syllable "Pa") |
| Numerology (Chaldean) | 9 — Mars · courage, energy, leadership, transformation |
About Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra Names
Names beginning with the syllables "Te, To, Pa, Pi" (one per pada) are traditionally assigned to children born under Uttara Phalguni (ఉత్తర ఫల్గుని) Nakshatra in the Telugu/Andhra naming tradition. The pada (quarter) of the nakshatra at the moment of birth determines which specific syllable applies — Padma belongs to Pada 3 (syllable "Pa"). See the complete Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra guide for personality traits, compatible nakshatras, and remedies.