Priyankaप्रियंकरा
Priyaṃkarā · traditionally used for girls
“Amiable; causing pleasure”
MW priyaṃ-kara mf(ī or ā)n.: "acting kindly towards, showing kindness to; causing pleasure, agreeable; exciting or attracting regard, amiable" — feminine in -ā explicitly licensed by MW. Apte: "Showing kindness to, acting kindly or affectionately; agreeable; amiable."
Starting sound and where it falls
Priyanka begins with Pri — a traditional birth-star naming sound. Names beginning with Pri open Uttara Phalguni pada 4. Which pada a birth falls in comes from the Moon’s position at the recorded birth date, time, and place.
A noted bearer: Priyanka Chopra Jonas (actress); Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (politician).
Cultural context
Evokes a warm, agreeable nature, from a word meaning one who is pleasing.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
Common questions
What does the name Priyanka mean?
Priyanka (Priyaṃkarā) is attested as “Amiable; causing pleasure.” MW priyaṃ-kara mf(ī or ā)n.: "acting kindly towards, showing kindness to; causing pleasure, agreeable; exciting or attracting regard, amiable" — feminine in -ā explicitly licensed by MW. Apte: "Showing kindness to, acting kindly or affectionately; agreeable; amiable."
Which nakshatra sound does Priyanka fit?
Priyanka begins with the sound Pri, which opens Uttara Phalguni pada 4. 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 Priyanka a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Priyanka is traditionally used for girls.
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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