Sanskrit

Pallav

Pronounced PUL-luvShare

Meaning: New leaf; shoot

  • Boy
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

From Sanskrit pallava, the tender new growth of a plant. It offers a botanical name with a meaning centered on beginnings.

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Pallav comes from Sanskrit.

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