Padma

The meaning of Padma is ‘lotus, lotus blossom’. It is a girl's name and it is of Indian origin. It is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘padme’, which means ‘lotus’. The lotus flower is regarded as sacred in both the Hindu and Buddhist religions. The Sanskrit word ‘Padmini’ means ‘she who is seated on the lotus’, referring the goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of love, wealth, and prosperity, and the incarnation of beauty. She is the consort of Vishnu.