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Pankaja

पंकजा

Born of mud; lotus

Pankaja is derived from the Sanskrit words 'Panka' (mud) and 'Ja' (born), signifying the lotus flower which blooms beautifully despite rising from mud. In Indian culture, the lotus is a powerful symbol of purity, detachment, and spiritual enlightenment, often associated with divine beings.

GirlSanskritKanya · VirgoUttara PhalguniPythagorean no. 9 · The Humanitarian3 syllables
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Pankaja in Indian languages

Hindi / Marathiपंकजा
Bengaliপংকজা
Punjabiਪਂਕਜਾ
Gujaratiપંકજા
Odiaପଂକଜା
Teluguపంకజా
Kannadaಪಂಕಜಾ
Malayalamപംകജാ

Pythagorean numerology 9 · The Humanitarian — in this tradition, the number is associated with traits such as compassionate, idealistic, generous and warm-hearted.

Kanya rashi · Virgo — element Earth, ruled by Mercury. Common naming sounds include Pa, Pi, Pu, Sha, Na and Tha.

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