Naamkaran · नामकरण
Punya
हिन्दी:पुन्य·ગુજરાતી:પુન્ય
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Merit, sacred virtue, auspicious, divine grace
About the name
Punya is an authentic girl name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'Merit, sacred virtue, auspicious, divine grace'.
Frequently Asked Questions about Punya
- What is the meaning of the name Punya?
- Punya means "Merit, sacred virtue, auspicious, divine grace". It is a traditional girl name of Sanskrit origin.
- What is the Rashi (zodiac sign) for Punya?
- The Rashi (zodiac sign) for Punya is Kanya.
- What is the Nakshatra and Pada for Punya?
- The Nakshatra for Punya is Hasta.
- How is Punya written in Hindi and Gujarati scripts?
- हिन्दी (Devanagari): पुन्य · ગુજરાતી (Gujarati): પુન્ય
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