name
Poonam
name
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A Hindu female given name derived from a Hindi word for "full moon."
"Her grandmother named her Poonam because she was born on the night of a full moon."
noun
1
A sari made from imported polyester fabric rather than traditional cotton or silk.
"She preferred a poonam sari for everyday wear because it needed less ironing."
How to Use Poonam
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAs a name, it means "full moon"; as a noun, it refers to a type of polyester sari.
Word Forms
poonams plural
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Etymology
From Hindi पूनम (pūnam), meaning "full moon."