Padmanaban is a boy name with roots in Tamil and Sanskrit culture. A Tamil form of Padmanabhan, from the Sanskrit 'padma' (lotus) + 'nabha' (navel) - the lotus-navelled one, Vishnu.
In Hindu tradition, Padmanaban is associated with the Kanya rashi and linked to Lord Vishnu.
The numerology number for Padmanaban is 5, reflecting the personality traits and characteristics associated with this name.
Origin : tamil, sanskrit
Gender : boy
Nakshatra : Uttara Phalguni
Rashi : Kanya
Deity Names : Lord Vishnu
Numerology : 5
Syllables : 4
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In numerology, the name Padmanaban reduces to the number 5, which is most often linked to freedom, adventure, adaptability. A person carrying this vibration is often restless in the best way - curious about people and places, quick to learn, and energised by change rather than threatened by it. The name Padmanaban also falls under the Kanya rashi (moon sign), traditionally described as thoughtful and detail-loving, with a quiet, capable practicality. Its associated nakshatra is Uttara Phalguni.
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