The baby name Punam is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced ˈpuːnəm (POO-nuhm).
The baby name Punam is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced ˈpuːnəm (POO-nuhm).
Punam is Hindi, Sanskrit in Origin.
Punam is an Indic feminine given name rooted in Sanskrit pūrṇa, meaning “full, complete, perfect,” and closely linked to pūrṇimā, “full moon.” In many North Indian languages - Hindi, Gujarati, Punjabi, and Nepali - Punam/Poonam names the day of the full moon and, by extension, symbolizes brightness, wholeness, and auspicious timing. The name is often bestowed on girls born on a full‑moon night or to invoke completeness and good fortune.
Usage expanded widely in the 20th century across South Asia and diaspora communities, buoyed by popular culture and the enduring importance of lunar festivals such as Guru Purnima, Sharad Purnima, and Kartik Purnima. Common variants include Poonam (most prevalent), Purnima/Poornima, Poorna/Purna (often unisex), and related regional forms like Pournami. Diminutives such as Poo or Punu appear informally. The name conveys serenity, radiance, and the ideal of fulfilled potential.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MV | Girls | 0 | #33 | 3 | 2,021 |
| IN | 0 | #64 | 8 | 2,963 | |
| MV | Boys | 0 | #79 | 1 | 3,375 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #95 | 1,390 | 13,121 |
| QA | 0 | #105 | 2 | 7,011 | |
| CY | Girls | 0 | #125 | 1 | 3,755 |
| PA | 0 | #138 | 1 | 3,797 | |
| PS | 0 | #225 | 2 | 5,692 | |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #227 | 90 | 15,378 |
| BD | 0 | #235 | 7 | 5,992 | |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #248 | 4 | 6,592 |
| PT | 0 | #250 | 1 | 4,161 | |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #263 | 1 | 7,056 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #305 | 92 | 15,987 |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #327 | 3 | 7,429 |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #333 | 7 | 7,570 |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #335 | 52 | 8,413 |
| CZ | Girls | 0 | #351 | 1 | 5,378 |
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #359 | 4 | 8,539 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #389 | 127 | 19,177 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #447 | 107 | 20,968 |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #466 | 1 | 10,523 |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #469 | 3 | 7,952 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #507 | 17 | 10,981 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #519 | 7 | 11,303 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| BH | 0 | #525 | 29 | 17,937 | |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #561 | 16 | 10,045 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #596 | 352 | 25,931 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #599 | 17 | 16,104 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #605 | 13 | 11,648 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #626 | 7 | 18,916 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #678 | 30 | 18,093 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #695 | 3 | 13,071 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #724 | 46 | 18,755 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #796 | 208 | 16,750 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #854 | 28 | 17,948 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #954 | 41 | 24,821 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,054 | 39 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,101 | 11 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,198 | 2 | 20,986 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,233 | 4 | 25,928 |
| TR | 0 | #1,252 | 3 | 19,440 | |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,430 | 17 | 9,415 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,455 | 160 | 28,008 |
Punam is popular in 32 countries — most recent births per country:
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