Palashपलाश
Palash · traditionally used for boys
“Flame-of-the-forest tree; leaf”
Monier-Williams s.v. palāśa (a leaf, foliage; Butea frondosa tree)
Starting sound and where it falls
Palash begins with Pa — a traditional birth-star naming sound. Names beginning with Pa open Uttara Phalguni pada 3. Which pada a birth falls in comes from the Moon’s position at the recorded birth date, time, and place.
A noted bearer: —.
Cultural context
Evokes the flame-of-the-forest tree, its bright blossoms a spring image.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
Common questions
What does the name Palash mean?
Palash (Palash) is attested as “Flame-of-the-forest tree; leaf.” Monier-Williams s.v. palāśa (a leaf, foliage; Butea frondosa tree)
Which nakshatra sound does Palash fit?
Palash begins with the sound Pa, which opens Uttara Phalguni pada 3. Whether a birth falls in that exact pada comes from the Moon's position at the recorded birth date, time, and place — that is what the free check on this site calculates.
Is Palash a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Palash is traditionally used for boys.
Where does this meaning come from?
Every meaning on this page is quoted from verified Sanskrit dictionaries or cited scripture, exactly as attested.
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