Here are 115 baby names starting with P: 63 for boys and 52 for girls. They come from Indian, Arabic, European, East Asian and other traditions, and each has its meaning and origin so you can compare them easily.
Names beginning with the same letter can sound very different across languages. Read the origin in brackets to find a name that fits your family’s culture, or to discover a beautiful name from somewhere new.
Baby names starting with P for boys and girls
| Boys | Girls |
|---|---|
| Pranav (Hindi/Sanskrit): Sacred syllable “Om | Priya (Hindi/Sanskrit): Beloved, dear |
| Parvez (Muslim – Arabic): Success, fortunate | Parisa (Persian): Like a fairy |
| Pavel (Slavic): Small | Paniz (Persian): Sugar |
| Patrick (Latin): Noble | Phoebe (Greek): Radiant, shining |
| Pawan (Hindi/Sanskrit): Wind, air | Padma (Hindi/Sanskrit): Lotus |
| Parth (Hindi/Sanskrit): King, warrior | Parvati (Hindi/Sanskrit): Goddess of power and love |
| Parvin (Persian): Cluster of stars | Pari (Persian): Fairy, beautiful |
| Phelan (Irish): Wolf | Pallavi (Hindi/Sanskrit): New leaves, young |
| Prithvi (Hindi/Sanskrit): Earth | Poorna (Hindi/Sanskrit): Complete, full |
| Parashar (Hindi/Sanskrit): Name of a sage | Parijat (Hindi/Sanskrit): A celestial flower |
| Pasha (Turkish): Lord, master | Prianka (Hindi/Sanskrit): Favored, beloved |
| Pei (Chinese): Elegant, graceful | Palak (Hindi/Sanskrit): Eyelash |
| Pranit (Hindi/Sanskrit): Modest, humble | Prabha (Hindi/Sanskrit): Radiant, light |
| Param (Hindi/Sanskrit): Supreme, highest | Pia (Latin): Pious, devout |
| Pil: Ju (Korean): Will, determination | Peony (English): A type of flower |
| Payam (Persian): Message, announcement | Purnima (Hindi/Sanskrit): Full moon |
| Parashuram (Hindi/Sanskrit): Sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu | Parmita (Hindi/Sanskrit): Wisdom |
| Phuc (Vietnamese): Blessing | Paola (Italian): Small |
| Parikshit (Hindi/Sanskrit): Progeny of Pritha | Preeti (Hindi/Sanskrit): Love, affection |
| Priam (Greek): Supplanter | Philomena (Greek): Lover of strength |
| Parnell (Irish): Little rock | Parinaz (Persian): Like a fairy |
| Parag (Hindi/Sanskrit): Pollen, sweet-smelling | Priyanka (Hindi/Sanskrit): Beloved, dear |
| Padraic (Irish): Noble | Phuong (Vietnamese): Phoenix |
| Prabodh (Hindi/Sanskrit): Awakening, enlightenment | Padmaja (Hindi/Sanskrit): Born from the lotus |
| Paramjit (Sikh/Punjabi): Highest victory | Peizhi (Chinese): Valuable and just |
| Palash (Hindi/Sanskrit): Flowering tree | Polina (Russian): Small |
| Perseus (Greek): Hero in Greek mythology | Prashansa (Hindi/Sanskrit): Praise, commendation |
| Pramesh (Hindi/Sanskrit): Master of self | Paulette (French): Small, humble |
| Parv (Hindi/Sanskrit): Festival | Purity (English): Purity, innocence |
| Patryk (Polish): Nobleman | Phyllis (Greek): Greenery |
| Phan (Vietnamese): Brilliant, outstanding | Paloma (Spanish): Dove |
| Pallav (Hindi/Sanskrit): Bud, shoot | Ping (Chinese): Peaceful, calm |
| Patamon (Japanese): From Digimon, “Pata” means trumpet sound | Priyasha (Hindi/Sanskrit): Delightful, charming |
| Parush (Hindi/Sanskrit): Purity | Pansy (English): A type of flower |
| Premal (Hindi/Sanskrit): Full of love | Penelope (Greek): Weaver |
| Pierre (French): Stone | Paige (English): Page, young helper |
| Peter (Greek): Rock | Piper (English): Flute player |
| Philip (Greek): Lover of horses | Patricia (Latin): Noble |
| Preston (English): Priest’s town | Paisley (Scottish): Patterned fabric |
| Pierce (English): Rock | Paulina (Latin): Small |
| Phoenix (Greek): Mythical bird | Pearl (English): Precious gem |
| Pablo (Spanish): Small | Priscilla (Latin): Ancient |
| Parker (English): Park keeper | Penina (Hebrew): Pearl |
| Percy (French): Pierced valley | Persephone (Greek): Goddess of the underworld |
| Peyton (English): Royal | Portia (Latin): Pig |
| Prince (English): Royal son | Pamela (Greek): All-honey |
| Paolo (Italian): Small | Petra (Greek): Rock |
| Payton (English): Royal | Primrose (English): First rose |
| Peregrine (Latin): Traveler | Phaedra (Greek): Bright |
| Palmer (English): Pilgrim | Perla (Spanish): Pearl |
| Paxton (English): Peaceful town | Pandora (Greek): All-gifted |
| Philippos (Greek): Lover of horses | Peggy (Greek): Pearl |
| Piers (English): Rock | |
| Patricio (Spanish): Noble | |
| Pietro (Italian): Rock | |
| Phineas (Hebrew): Oracle | |
| Prosper (Latin): Successful | |
| Percival (French): Pierced valley | |
| Pharaoh (Egyptian): Great house | |
| Porter (English): Gatekeeper | |
| Panagiotis (Greek): All-holy | |
| Prentice (English): Apprentice | |
| Purnanand (Hindi/Sanskrit): Complete happiness |
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