Padmini

The girl's name Padmini represents an alternative spelling of Padma. Its direct translation is 'the little lotus flower', 'the lotus flowers', or 'the one resembling the lotus'.

What does the name Padmini mean?

Padmini, as a female first name, is a variant of Padma. It translates to 'the little lotus flower', 'the lotus flowers', or 'the one resembling the lotus'. Additionally, Padmini is often used as an epithet for the goddess Lakshmi. The origin of the name lies in Sanskrit, derived from the word padma (पद्म), which means 'the lotus' and 'the lotus flower'. Other variants include Pema, Botum, and Badma.

Where does the name Padmini come from?

The name Padmini has its roots in Sanskrit and means 'the little lotus flower'. It is composed of the word padma (पद्म), which means 'the lotus' or 'the lotus flower'. The languages in which this name occurs include Indian, Kannada, Tamil, and Telugu.

How do you pronounce Padmini?

Padmini is pronounced approximately as 'Pah-dmi-ni'.

Popularity

In Germany, Padmini is a rather rare first name. In 2014, it ranked 4,003rd on the list of the most common female baby names. From 2010 to 2024, Padmini was given as a first name in Germany fewer than 10 times, resulting in a rank of 10,750. In the last ten years, there have also been no newborns with this name. Worldwide, Padmini shows varying popularity in certain countries.

Famous people

• Padmini Chettur (Indian dancer)
• Padmini Kolhapure (Indian actress)
• Padmini Rout (Indian chess player)