PADMANABHAN
Also recorded as Padma Nabhan
Padmanabhan
Padmanabhan is a British surname with origins in India. The name is of South Indian origin and is derived from the Sanskrit words "Padma," meaning lotus, and "Nabhan," meaning navel. The name is commonly found among people of Indian descent who have migrated to the United Kingdom.
Individuals with the surname Padmanabhan may trace their ancestry to the Indian state of Kerala or other regions in South India. The name holds historical significance in the region, often being associated with prominent families or lineages.
Those bearing the surname Padmanabhan may have diverse occupations and pursuits, contributing to various fields such as academia, business, medicine, and the arts. As with many surnames of Indian origin, Padmanabhan reflects the rich cultural heritage of the individuals who bear it, highlighting the intersections of Indian and British identities.
The surname Padmanabhan serves as a testament to the diasporic connections between India and the United Kingdom, embodying the shared history and diverse backgrounds of individuals within the British Indian community.
There are approximately 165 people named Padmanabhan in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Padmanabhan.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Krishna
- Neal
- Prasanna
- Ramesh
- Sabu
- Sanjiv
- Sivakumar
- Srikanth
- Sriram
- Vijay
- Vivek
Female
- Catriona
- Hema
- Lalitha
- Leala
- Margaret
- Simi
- Sujatha
- Sunitha
- Swetha
- Uma
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