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Purnima
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- Name
- Purnima
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The female first name Purnima has its roots in Sanskrit and Hindi, where it translates to "the full moon" or "the full moon night."
What does the name Purnima mean?
The name Purnima, derived from Sanskrit and Hindi, stands for "the full moon" or "the full moon night."
Where does the name Purnima come from?
Purnima is a female first name that comes from Sanskrit and carries the meaning "the full moon" or "the full moon night." It is composed of the Sanskrit and Hindi terms for "the full moon" or "the full moon night." The name is widespread in several languages, including Bengali, Hindi, Indian, Kannada, Marathi, Nepali, and Tamil.
How do you pronounce Purnima?
Purnima is pronounced like 'Pur-nee-ma.'
Popularity
In Germany, Purnima is a rather rare first name. In German name statistics, it has not yet found a place. In Austria, the name reached its highest rank in 2023, coming in at 1,838th place on the local name list. In the last ten years, Purnima has been given as a first name in Austria fewer than 10 times, which places it at 5,065th in the ten-year statistics. From 1984 to 2024, it ranks 7,542nd in Austria.
Nicknames & pet names
Nima
Famous people
- Purnima (character) (character from the Kernstaub universe by Marie Graßhoff)
- Purnima Choudhary (Indian cricketer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Purnima
What does the name Purnima mean?
The name Purnima means 'the full moon' or 'the full moon night' and has its roots in Sanskrit as well as in Hindi.
Where does the name Purnima come from?
Purnima is a female first name that comes from Sanskrit and is widespread in several languages such as Bengali, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Nepali, and Tamil.
How popular is the name Purnima?
The popularity of the name Purnima varies by region, but it is particularly known in India and in other countries with Hindu culture.