Sun, Light, Knowledge
Pronunciation: pra-dhyu-um-n
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Pradyumn is a male name from Hindu origin meaning "Sun". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: pra-dhyu-um-n. Lucky number: 5. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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प्रद्युम्न
the one who illuminates
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
pra-dhyu-um-n
IPA
prəd̪jʊmːn
Origin
Root Origin
Hindu
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
5
Lucky Day
Friday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Citrine
Life Path Number
3
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
Pradyumna is the eldest son of Krishna and Rukmini. He is the grandson of Vasudeva and Devaki, and is named after the god Pradyumna, who was an incarnation of Vishnu.
Mahabharata era (approximately 4th century BCE)
Another Pradyumna, a king of the Sunga Dynasty (2nd century BCE), is believed to have ruled over Magadha. He succeeded his father Agnimitra and was succeeded by his son Vasumitra.
2nd century BCE
Translations
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प्रद्युम्न
the one who illuminates
प्रद्युम्न
ज्योतिष्मा (jyotishmā) - Illuminator, radiant one
பிரத்யும்ன
விழிவாழ்வுகள் (vizhivāṙvukaḷ) - Radiant ones
ప్రద్యూమ్న
జ్యోతిశ్శు (jyotishshu) - Illuminator
Pradyumn
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Sun, Light, Knowledge
Pradyumn
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Sun, Light, Knowledge
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