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15,656Pradeep is a common Indian masculine given name used across multiple languages, including Bengali, Nepali, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil, and Telugu. It is an alternate transcription of the Pradip (प्रदीप) in...
Etymology Pradip is a masculine given name of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit word pradīpa (प्रदीप), meaning "light," "lantern," "lamp," or "brilliant." The name appears in various Indian languages, including Sa...
Prahalad is a variant of the name Prahlad, which itself derives from the Sanskrit name Prahlada. The Prahlada form means "joy, pleasure, delight" in Sanskrit. In Hindu tradition, Prahlada is a central figure in the Bhaga...
Prahlad is a modern form of the traditional Sanskrit name Prahlada, predominantly used in Bengali, Hindi, Marathi, and Odia-speaking regions of India. Rooted in Hindu mythology and religious tradition, the name carries d...
Prahlada is a Sanskrit name meaning "joy, pleasure, delight". In the Hindu text the Bhagavata Purana, this is a prince saved by Narasimha, an avatar of Vishnu.Etymology and MeaningThe name derives from Sanskrit, where it...
Prakash is a common masculine given name and surname in South Asia, widely used across Nepal, India, and Sri Lanka. Derived from Sanskrit prakāśa, meaning “bright light” or “shining,” the name is formed from the prefix p...
Pramod is a modern Indian masculine given name, found primarily in Hindi, Kannada, and Marathi-speaking communities. It is a shortened form of the name Pramoda, which means "joy" in Sanskrit. The name Pramod thus carries...
Pramoda is a masculine given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "joy" or "delight." It is a classic name found in Hindu tradition, appearing briefly in the ancient Indian epic the Mahabharata, where it belongs to an attend...
Pran (प्राण in Devanagari) is a masculine given name of Hindi origin, derived from the Sanskrit word प्राण (prāṇa), meaning "breath." In Hindu philosophy, prāṇa is the vital life force that sustains living beings, making...
Pranab is a Bengali and Assamese form of Pranav. The name Pranav itself derives from the Sanskrit word referring to ओम् (om), the Hindu sacred syllable.Pranab is an Indian name, common among Bengali, Assamese, Odia, and...
Pranas is a Lithuanian short form of Pranciškus, which itself is the Lithuanian form of Francis. The name Francis originates from the Late Latin Franciscus meaning "Frenchman", ultimately derived from the Germanic tribe...
Pranav (Devanagari: प्रणव, IAST: Praṇava) is a given name for boys used primarily in India, especially among Gujarati, Hindi, and Marathi speakers. It derives directly from the Sanskrit word praṇava, which refers to the...
Etymology Pranay is a Hindu Indian masculine given name derived from the Sanskrit word प्रणय (praṇaya), which carries meanings of "leader," "guidance," "love," and "affection." The name reflects positive qualities of lea...
Pranciškus is the Lithuanian form of Francis, derived from the Latin name Franciscus meaning "Frenchman" or "free one." The name is deeply rooted in Christian tradition, being popularized by Saint Francis of Assisi (1182...
Prasad is a common Indian name used both as a masculine given name and as a surname, originating from Sanskrit prasāda meaning "brightness, clearness, graciousness, offering," particularly referring to food offered to a...
Prasanna is a masculine given name of Sanskrit origin, deeply rooted in Indian culture and languages. The name derives from the Sanskrit word prasanna (प्रसन्न), meaning "clear, bright, tranquil" — qualities associated w...
Prasenjit is a masculine given name of Sanskrit origin, primarily used in Bengali-speaking regions. The name is composed of two elements: pra, meaning "expert" or "forth," and senjit, derived from senajit meaning "conque...
Prasert is a Thai masculine given name meaning "excellent, superb." It ultimately derives from the Sanskrit word प्रश्रेष्ठ (praśreṣṭha), composed of the prefix प्र (pra) meaning "forth, very" and श्रेष्ठ (śreṣṭha) meani...
Prashant is a common masculine given name in South Asia, particularly among Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, and Nepali speakers. It derives from the Sanskrit word प्रशान्त (praśānta), meaning "calm, quiet, or tranquil." The roo...
Prashanth is a Tamil form of the name Prashant. The name derives from the Sanskrit word प्रशान्त (praśānta), meaning "calm" or "quiet." Notable Bearers A prominent bearer of this name is Prashanth Thiagarajan (born 6 Apr...
Prasit is a Thai masculine given name meaning "success, achievement." It derives from the Sanskrit word prasiddhi (प्रसिद्धि), which carries similar connotations of accomplishment and victory. The name is commonly bestow...
Prasoet is an alternate transcription of the Thai name Prasert, derived from the Thai ประเสริฐ. This name carries the meaning of "excellent" or "superb," tracing its origins to the Sanskrit word praśreṣṭha (प्रश्रेष्ठ),...
Pratap is a masculine given name of Sanskrit origin, derived from the word pratāpa (प्रताप), meaning "heat, splendour, glory." The name carries strong cultural significance in the Indian subcontinent, particularly among...
Prateek is an Indian given name found in several languages, primarily as an alternate transcription of Hindi/Marathi प्रतीक (Pratik), Gujarati પ્રતિક (Pratik), or Bengali প্রতীক (Pratik). It is closely related to the nam...
Pratik is an Indian masculine given name derived from the Sanskrit pratīka, meaning "look" or "appearance." The name is widely used across various communities in India, particularly in Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, and Marat...
Praveen is an Indian male given name, widely used across several languages of South Asia, including Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil, and Telugu. It is an alternate transcription of the names प्रवीण (H...
Pravin is a masculine given name derived from the Sanskrit word pravīṇa (प्रवीण), meaning "skilled" or "proficient." Etymology and OriginsThe name originates from the Sanskrit element pravīṇa, which conveys expertise, co...
Pravoslav is a Czech and Slovak masculine given name, derived from the Slavic elements pravo meaning "justice, law, or right" and slava meaning "glory". Thus, the name can be interpreted as "glory of justice" or "rightfu...
Praxiteles is a historic Ancient Greek masculine given name, renowned through the fame of its most notable bearer, the celebrated 4th-century BC sculptor from Athens. The name is derived from the Greek elements πρᾶξις (p...
Preben is a given name of Slavic origin most common in Denmark and Norway, where it arrived around 1350 via Germany. It is the modern Danish form of Pridbjørn, the medieval Danish version of the Slavic (Wendish) name Pre...
Predbor is a medieval Slavic masculine name, serving as an earlier form of Preben. The name has roots in the West Slavic region, particularly among the Wendish tribes of Pomerania, and was later adopted into Danish throu...
Predrag is a masculine given name of Slavic origin, most common among Serbian and Croatian speakers. It is a dithematic name formed from the elements dorgŭ meaning "precious" and the superlative prefix pre-, which togeth...
Preecha is a Thai masculine given name, meaning "intelligence" or "wisdom." It is derived from the Sanskrit word परिज्ञा (parijñā), which signifies "thorough knowledge" or "complete understanding." The name reflects trad...
Prem is a masculine given name derived from the Sanskrit word prema (प्रेम), meaning "love" or "affection." Rooted in ancient Indo-Aryan traditions, the name carries deep emotional and spiritual connotations across India...
Přemek is a Czech masculine name, serving as a diminutive of Přemysl. The name Přemysl itself derives from an Old Slavic compound meaning "trick, stratagem", formed from the prefix pre ("over, again, very") and myslĭ ("t...
Přemysl is a Czech masculine given name of Old Slavic origin, whose name means "trick, stratagem" or, interpreted more favorably, "man who thinks thoroughly" or "man with a good mind." The name is derived from the prefix...
Premysl is an earlier form of the Czech name Přemysl. Both are derived from Old Slavic elements: the prefix pre meaning "over, again, very" and myslĭ meaning "thought, idea." The compound suggests interpretations such as...
Preston is an English given name derived from a surname, which in turn originated from a place name. The name comes from Old English elements preost ("priest") and tun ("town, enclosure"), meaning "priest's town." This e...
Priam (Greek: Πρίαμος) is a legendary male name from Greek mythology, most famously borne by the last king of Troy during the Trojan War. The name is believed to derive from the Luwian Pariamua, meaning "exceptionally po...
Priamos is the Greek form of Priam, the legendary king of Troy featured in Homer's Iliad. The name originates from the Luwian 𒉺𒊑𒀀𒈬𒀀 (Pariamua), meaning "exceptionally powerful," derived from pariyan "beyond, exceedingly"...
Priapos is the Greek form of the name Priapus, a figure from Greek mythology. The name's meaning is unknown, but it is closely associated with the god Priapus, a minor rustic fertility deity known for his oversized phall...
Priapus (Ancient Greek: Príapos) is a name of uncertain meaning, belonging to a minor rustic fertility god in Greek mythology. Often depicted with an oversized, permanent erection, he served as a protector of livestock,...
Priboslav is a Medieval Slavic masculine given name, serving as an earlier form of the more widely documented Prvoslav. While Priboslav itself does not appear in extensive historical records, its descendant Prvoslav is c...
Price is an English first name transferred from the Welsh surname Price. The surname itself originates from the patronymic phrase ap Rhys, meaning "son of Rhys." The Welsh ap ("son of") fused with the name Rhys over time...
Pricha is a Thai masculine given name, serving as an alternate transcription of ปรีชา (see Preecha). It carries the meaning of "intelligence" or "wisdom," derived from Sanskrit parijñā (परिज्ञा), meaning "to know thoroug...
Pridbjørn is an archaic Danish given name, now chiefly historical. It represents an older form of the modern Preben, which itself derives from the Slavic name Predbor or Pridbor. The Slavic elements are thought to be per...
Pridon is the Georgian form of Fereydoun. It appears in the 12th-century Georgian epic poem The Knight in the Panther's Skin, in which Pridon (fully Nuradin-Pridon) is a friend of Avtandil and Tariel.EtymologyPridon deri...
Pridoni is a Georgian masculine given name, ultimately derived from the ancient Persian epic tradition. It is a form of Pridon with the nominative suffix -i, a common marker in Georgian for nominative case nouns and adje...
Priidik is the Estonian form of Frederick. The name Frederick is of Germanic origin, derived from the elements fridu "peace" and rih "ruler, king," collectively meaning "peaceful ruler." This name has been borne by numer...
Priit is an Estonian masculine given name and a short form of Priidik, which itself is the Estonian adaptation of Frederick. The name ultimately derives from the Old Germanic elements fridu "peace" and rih "ruler", meani...
Primitivo is the Spanish form of the Latin name Primitivus, which means "first formed." The name derives from the Latin word primitivus, itself from primus meaning "first." Saint Primitivus, a 3rd-century Spanish martyr,...
Etymology and MeaningPrimitivus is a Late Latin name meaning "first formed," derived from the Latin word primitivus ("first of its kind, original"). The name belongs to a group of early Christian names that express spiri...
Primo is an Italian male given name derived from the Late Latin name Primus, meaning "first". The name directly stems from the Latin adjective primus ("first"), and in Italian it retains this sense. It was traditionally...
Primož is a Slovene male given name derived from the Latin name Primus, meaning “first” or “best.” It is primarily used in South Slavic countries, most notably Slovenia. The name originates from the Latin Primus, which w...
Primus is a Latin name meaning "first." As a given name, it was used in antiquity, particularly in the context of early Christianity, where it was borne by several saints. The name is also used as a post-nominal designat...
Prince is an English first name derived directly from the royal title, which itself comes from the Latin princeps, meaning 'first, foremost, chief'. The title entered English via Old French prince. As a given name, Princ...
Etymology and Origin Princeton is an English given name derived from the place name Princeton, New Jersey, which is best known as the home of Princeton University. The town itself, established in the early 18th century,...
Etymology and Roots Priscus is a Roman masculine name derived from the Latin word priscus, meaning "ancient" or "venerable." It is a direct masculine form of Prisca (feminine), which itself originates from the Roman fami...
Pritam is a masculine Indian given name meaning "most beloved, dearest" in Sanskrit. It is a superlative form of प्रीत (prīta), which means "pleased, delighted, dear". The name is used across several linguistic communiti...
Prochoros is the Greek form of Prochorus, from the Greek name Πρόχορος (Prochoros), meaning "leader of the dance". The name is composed of the elements pro- ("before, in front") and choros ("dance"), evoking a sense of l...