Gender: Female
Origin: Indian
Meaning: Symbolizes beauty, brightness, and radiance.
Pronunciation: POO-nam, /ˈpuːnəm/, P UW N AH M
Popularity Rank: #6,928
Derived from the Sanskrit word 'Purnima', meaning full moon. It symbolizes beauty, brightness, and radiance.
The name Poonam is of Indian origin and means Symbolizes beauty, brightness, and radiance., Full Moon Night (Poornima), Full Moon, Merit. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Poonam is commonly found in India, United States of America, Mauritius, and 62 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: POO-nam
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈpuːnəm/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: P UW N AH M
P: Pronounce as in "pig" (P IH G)
UW: Pronounce as in "blue" (B L UW)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
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At NamesLook, the name Poonam is recorded 7,993 times globally, ranking it as the 6,928th most common name worldwide.
Poonam is most prevalent in India, with 4,630 occurrences, making it the 145th most popular name in the country.
In India, the name Poonam is found among 1 in every 189 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| India | #145 | 1 : 189 |
| United States of America | #3,240 | 1 : 2,030 |
| Mauritius | #220 | 1 : 297 |
| United Kingdom | #2,500 | 1 : 1,661 |
| United Arab Emirates | #2,573 | 1 : 3,328 |
| Canada | #1,680 | 1 : 1,203 |
| Saudi Arabia | #9,265 | 1 : 11,167 |
| Oman | #3,190 | 1 : 3,821 |
| Italy | #10,267 | 1 : 11,481 |
| Singapore | #3,497 | 1 : 6,348 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Poonam from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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