noun

padma

PAHD-muh

Padma (noun) means a lotus flower, especially as used in Indian and Buddhist imagery and poetry. Example: “The temple carving showed the goddess seated on a padma.”

noun

A lotus flower, especially as used in Indian and Buddhist imagery and poetry.

"The temple carving showed the goddess seated on a padma."

"In the poem, her face is compared to an opening padma."

How to use padma

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA literary and religious word for the lotus flower, a symbol of purity in Indian and Buddhist tradition.

Common pairings

seated on a padma padma flower

Word forms

padmas plural

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Etymology

From Sanskrit पद्म (padma), meaning "lotus".

Origin: Sanskrit

Frequently asked questions

What does “padma” mean?

The word “padma” means a lotus flower, especially as used in Indian and Buddhist imagery and poetry. In plain terms, a literary and religious word for the lotus flower, a symbol of purity in Indian and Buddhist tradition.

How do you pronounce “padma”?

“Padma” is pronounced PAHD-muh (/ˈpɑdmə/ in IPA).

How do you use “padma” in a sentence?

Here is “padma” used in a sentence: “The temple carving showed the goddess seated on a padma.”

What part of speech is “padma”?

“Padma” is a noun.

Where does the word “padma” come from?

The word “padma” comes from Sanskrit. From Sanskrit पद्म (padma), meaning "lotus".

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