127 Names with Meanings & Origins
Baby Names Starting With P
P is an auspicious and joyful letter, celebrated particularly in Indian and classical Western naming traditions. From Sanskrit blessings like Priya, Prisha, and Pranav to vintage classics like Penelope and Peter, P radiates warmth.
P Naam Ki Rashi (नाम राशि)
Vedic astrologyNames beginning with P fall under Kanya (कन्या) or Dhanu (धनु)DetailsHide
Which one depends on the syllable, not the letter:
- Kanya कन्या · VirgoPaa पा · Pee पी · Poo पू · Pe पे · Po पो
- Dhanu धनु · SagittariusPhaa फा
This is the naam rashi, taken from the first syllable of the name. It matches the janma rashi — the one read from the Moon's position at birth — only when the name was chosen from the birth star in the first place.
Curated P Names by Style
A curated shortlist of popular, unique, modern, and classic baby names starting with P. You can also explore dedicated girl and boy pages for gender-specific choices.
Popular P names
26· Trending and widely lovedUnique P names
13· Distinctive and less commonModern P names
29· Fresh, contemporary favoritesClassic P names
30· Timeless names that endureAll 127 Names Starting With P
127 names
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- PabloSmall; humble (Spanish form of Paul)
- PahalInitiative; the courageous first step
- PaigeYoung attendant, page
- PaisleyChurch, basilica; the paisley pattern
- PakhiBird; free-spirited and joyful
- PalakEyelash; one guarded as tenderly as the eye
- PalashThe flame-of-the-forest tree with brilliant orange blossoms
- PalatinaOf the Palatine Hill or royal palace
- PallaviNew leaves
- PalmaPalm tree, victory, or peace
- PalmerPilgrim; one who bore palm branches from the Holy Land
- PalomaDove, peace
- PankajLotus flower
- PankhuriA delicate flower petal
- ParasThe mythical touchstone that turns iron into gold
- PariFairy, Angel
- ParidhiThe radiant halo around the sun or moon; a protective boundary
- ParikshitThe tested one; the righteous king who succeeded the Pandavas
- ParineetiMaturity, completion, outcome, wisdom
- ParinitaComplete, expert, married woman, wise
- ParisaLike a fairy; of fairy-like beauty
- ParishyFairy face, angelic countenance
- ParizayFairy-born, enchanting, like a fairy
- ParkerPark Keeper
- ParthKing, Arjuna
- ParthivEarthly, Of The Earth, Prince, Terrestrial
- ParulGraceful; the beautiful trumpet flower
- ParvFestival, celebrated occasion; segment of an epic
- ParveenThe Pleiades; a cluster of stars
- PaschalisBorn on Easter or Passover child
- PatriciaNoble, aristocratic, or patrician
- PatriciusNoble, nobleman, or patrician
- PatrickNobleman, patrician, of noble birth
- PaulSmall, humble
- PaulinaSmall, humble, or little
- PaulinusLittle, humble, or small
- PavaniPurifying and sacred, like the holy Ganga
- PaviPure, lightning, bright
- PawanWind
- PaxtonPœcc's town; (popularly) town of peace
- PayalAnklet
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- PearlPrecious gem of the sea, purity
- PedroDerived from Greek Πέτρος (Petros) meaning "stone"
- PenelopeWeaver, Faithful Wife
- PennyWeaver; faithful one (pet form of Penelope)
- PercivalCreated by the 12th-century French poet Chrétien de Troyes for his poem Perceval, the Story of the Grail
- Percyone who pierces the valley
- Persephonebringer of destruction or thresher of grain
- PeterRock, stone
- Petrocrock
- PetroniusRock, stone, or rustic mountain dweller
- PeytonFighting man's estate
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- PoetryCreative literary art
- PollyBitter; wished-for child (variant of Molly/Mary)
- PompeiusFifth-born or grand procession leader
- PontiusFrom the sea or fifth-born
- PoojaWorship
- PoonamFull moon
- PoppyRed flower; from the poppy bloom
- PorciusHog-keeper or member of ancient Roman gens Porcia
- PorterGatekeeper; doorkeeper; carrier
- PosieBunch of flowers; small bouquet (variant of Posy)
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- PrabhasLustrous
- PrachiEast, morning
- PragyaEnlightened wisdom and deep insight
- PrajwalBright, shining, radiant; one who glows like a flame
- PrakharSharp, brilliant, and intense
- PrakritiNature; the primordial creative energy of the universe
- PranLife, breath
- PranaliA sacred channel; an honored way of tradition
- PranavOm, Sacred Sound
- PranaviSacred Syllable Om, Goddess Parvati, Breath
- PranayLove, affection, and warmth
- PranjalHonest, sincere, and straightforward
- PranshPart of life, Lord Vishnu, full of vitality
- PranushaBreath of life, soul, first ray of morning sun
- PrarthanaPrayer; a heartfelt plea to the divine
- PrateekSymbol, sign
- PrathamThe first; foremost
- PrativaTalent, light
- PratyushDawn, the first light of day; symbol of new beginnings
- PratyushaDawn, daybreak, early morning sun
- PraveenSkilled, expert, or proficient
- PrayanProgress, forward movement; journey toward light
- PreetyLove, affection, or joy
- PreityLove, affection
- PrekshaDeep observation, insight, and perception
- PremPure love and affection
- PreranaInspiration, Encouragement, Motivation
- PresleyPriest's meadow
- PrestonPriest's estate
- Primrosefirst rose
- PrinceFrom the English word prince, a royal title, which comes ultimately from Latin princeps
- PrincessFrom the English word for the daughter of a monarch, feminine of Prince, from Latin princeps meaning "first, chief"
- PrincetonFrom the name of the town or university in New Jersey
- PriscaAncient, venerable, or classical
- PriscillaAncient, venerable, or classic
- PriscilliaAncient, classic, or worthy of respect
- PriscusAncient, classical, or venerable
- PrishaBeloved, God's Gift
- PrithviThe Earth; personified as the Earth Goddess; stability
- PrithvirajKing of the earth
- PriyaBeloved, dear, loved one
- PriyankaBeautiful, lovable act
- PriyanshA beloved part; a loving fragment; dear one
- ProcopiusProgressing, advancing, or prosperous
- PromiseFrom the English word promise, from Latin promissum
- ProsperProsperous, fortunate, or successful
- PrudentiaPrudence, wisdom, and foresight
- PryanBeloved, dear, cherished; associated with progress
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Where P Names Come From
The traditions behind this letter, and the wider collection for each one if you would rather browse by origin than by initial.
Sanskrit traditions supply the core of letter P, with roughly half of all names celebrating virtues like love, wisdom, and nature.
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