Girl • Modern Tamil
Pallavi
பல்லவி
Signature Meaning
Pallavi is a feminine name meaning “new leaf” or “bud,” suggesting growth, freshness, and renewal. It comes from classical Indian usage and is common in South India, including Tamil-speaking communities. In Indian classical music, pallavi also names the thematic opening line of a composition, adding artistic and lyrical associations. The name conveys beginnings, creativity, and gentle vitality.
Quick Facts
Gender👧 Girl
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
Modern/PalːAʋI/
Starts with2 / P
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 23 → Root 5 (Mercury / புதன்)
P(8) + A(1) + L(3) + L(3) + A(1) + V(6) + I(1) = 23
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 28 → Root 1
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
1· Mercury (புதன்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likepal-LAH-vee
Tamil syllablesப-ல்-ல-வி
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./palːaʋi/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
PaallaaviPallaveePaallaaveePazhzhaviPazhzhaveePallawi