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46 Telugu Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With P

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Priya	Girl	Beloved; Loved one
Priyansh	Boy	The dearest part; Part of one's beloved
Pranshi	Girl	Another name of Goddess Lakshmi; Of great stature
Priyanka	Girl	Agreeable; Amiable
Pradeep	Boy	Light; Lantern
Praveen	Boy	A person who is an expert in something
Prakash	Boy	Light; Brightness; Shining
Prem	Boy	One who gives love and affection to others
Prathik	Boy	One who is a symbol
Prianka	Girl	Amiable; Agreeable

Padmini	Girl	An assemblage of lotus flowers; Female elephant; An epithet of Laxmi
Pavan	Girl	Purification; Breeze
Prabhakar	Boy	Light maker
Prasanna	Boy	Happy; Delighted; Bright; Glad; Clear
Prasanth	Boy	Calm; Peaceful
Praveena	Girl	Skilled
Punith	Boy	Innocent; Pure; Clean; Flawless; Purified
Parameswari	Girl	A name given to Goddess Durga
Parjanya	Boy	Hindu god of rain
Parmeshwar	Boy	Supreme power

Pavithran	Boy	Sacred; Pure
Pavitra	Girl	Sacred; Pure
Poojan	Boy	Honor; Worship
Poojith	Boy	Honor; Worship
Poorvaja	Girl	Elder sister
Pragnesh	Boy	Wise; Intelligent
Prajai	Boy	One who is a citizen; A civilian
Prajay	Boy	Success; Victorious
Prajeeth	Boy	Successful; Victorious
Prakat	Boy	A manifested, demonstrated, revealed person

Prakhyat	Boy	A famous individual
Pramathi	Girl	To have wisdom and intelligence
Pranad	Boy	Another name of Lord Vishnu and Lord Brahma
Praneetha	Girl	Pure water; Sacred water; A vessel in which holy water is fetched; A particular vessel or cup used at sacrifices
Prasuna	Unisex	One who looks like a beautiful flower
Prathapa	Boy	One who is dignified; Courageous
Pratyaksha	Girl	The one who is right in front of you; One who appears
Prayadarshi	Boy	A person that everybody likes
Predesh	Boy	A place; Province; State
Privrata	Boy	Satarupa's son

Priyanshu	Boy	Beloved like the moon; First ray of the Sun
Pulakesh	Boy	A joyous, happy, and cheerful person
Purnanada	Boy	A god-like individual
Purnayan	Boy	One who is born full of his parents traits
Pushpa	Girl	Flower; Blossom; Politeness
Pushyamitra	Boy	One who is the friend of the best person

Infographic: Attractive Telugu Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With P

Telugu Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With P are significant and exquisite. They carry an inherent sense of charm that's almost impossible to ignore. Our infographic below shares several options that fit diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Explore the list and pick a name that resonates with you. Remember, your baby's name is integral to their identity, so choose a name that best complements their personality.

Telugu Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With P(infographic)

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