Hindu Baby Names Starting With P (Boys & Girls)
Hindu Baby Names Starting With P
Looking for a Hindu baby name starting with the letter P? In Vedic tradition, the first sound of a child's name is often chosen from their birth nakshatra (Janma Nakshatra), making P-names especially meaningful for certain padas.
Below you'll find modern and traditional baby names beginning with P, with their meanings and origins.
Baby Boy Names Starting With P
Popular baby boy names with P: Parth and Pranav.
- Parth — Arjuna, a prince
- Pranav — the sacred syllable Om
Baby Girl Names Starting With P
- Palak — an eyelash
- Pihu — the sweet sound of a peacock
- Prisha — beloved, God's gift
P Names and Nakshatra
In the traditional naming chart (Avakahada chakra), names beginning with P fit these birth-star padas — choose one only if it matches your baby's Janma Nakshatra:
| Syllable | Nakshatra (pada) | Rashi |
|---|---|---|
| Pa (पा) | Uttara Phalguni (3) | Virgo (Kanya) |
| Pi (पी) | Uttara Phalguni (4) | Virgo (Kanya) |
| Pu (पू) | Hasta (1) | Virgo (Kanya) |
| Pe (पे) | Chitra (1) | Virgo (Kanya) |
| Po (पो) | Chitra (2) | Virgo (Kanya) |
| Pha (फा) | Purva Ashadha (3) | Sagittarius (Dhanu) |
So P-names suit babies born under Sagittarius and Virgo rashi.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are good Hindu baby names starting with P?
Names like Parth (Arjuna, a prince), Pranav (the sacred syllable Om), Palak (an eyelash), Pihu (the sweet sound of a peacock) and Prisha (beloved, God's gift) are popular choices.
How do I pick a name from nakshatra?
The birth nakshatra's pada gives auspicious starting syllables; a Kundli shows yours.
Which nakshatra is good for names starting with P?
P-names match Uttara Phalguni pada 3 (Pa), Uttara Phalguni pada 4 (Pi), Hasta pada 1 (Pu), Chitra pada 1 (Pe), Chitra pada 2 (Po) and Purva Ashadha pada 3 (Pha).
Which rashi is P for?
Names starting with P belong to Sagittarius (Dhanu) and Virgo (Kanya) rashi.