Paavan
Pure, holy
Pankaj name meaning
Pankaj means “Lotus”. It is a Sanskrit boy name used in Hindu families.
Quick facts about Pankaj
- Meaning
- Lotus
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Religion
- Hindu
- Starts with
- P
- Letters
- 6
- Rashi
- Kanya (Virgo)
- Numerology
- 8
About the name Pankaj
Pankaj is a Sanskrit baby boy name used in Hindu families. It means “Lotus”.
Pankaj has 6 letters and starts with the letter P. It is easy to say in Indian languages and in English.
You will also find Pankaj in these lists: Nature names.
Pankaj and rashi
Pankaj begins with the sound “Pa”. In the traditional Vedic naming chart this sound belongs to Kanya (Virgo) rashi. If your family names babies by nakshatra, please confirm the exact birth syllable with your priest or astrologer.
Pankaj in numerology
In Pythagorean numerology, each letter has a number. For Pankaj: P(7) + A(1) + N(5) + K(2) + A(1) + J(1) = 17 → 1 + 7 = 8.
So the numerology number of Pankaj is 8. Number 8 is traditionally linked with ambition, strength and success.
Two-part names with Pankaj
In Telugu and other South Indian families, Pankaj is often joined with a second name. 40 such names are in our directory, for example:
Anjaneya PankajBala PankajBhanu PankajChandra PankajGanesh PankajGopi PankajHari PankajJaya PankajKrishna PankajMohan PankajMurali PankajNaga PankajNaga Sai PankajNarasimha PankajPavan PankajPrem PankajRaghava PankajRajeev Pankaj
Questions about Pankaj
What is the meaning of the name Pankaj?
Pankaj means “Lotus”.
What is the origin of the name Pankaj?
Pankaj is a Sanskrit name, used in Hindu families.
What is the rashi of the name Pankaj?
Based on its first sound “Pa”, Pankaj belongs to Kanya (Virgo) rashi in the traditional naming chart.
What is the numerology number of Pankaj?
The numerology number of Pankaj is 8, which is traditionally linked with ambition, strength and success.
Is Pankaj a boy or girl name?
Pankaj is used as a boy name.