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Wisdom, Knowledge
Pronunciation: prah-jna
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Prajna is a male name from Hindu origin meaning "Wisdom". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: prah-jna. Lucky number: 2. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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प्रज्ञा
ज्ञानमय
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
prah-jna
IPA
/prədʱɲa/
Origin
Root Origin
Hindu
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
2
Lucky Day
Saturday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Moonstone
Life Path Number
11
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
Prajna was a renowned Indian philosopher and scholar who is believed to have lived during the Gupta Empire period (circa 4th to 6th centuries CE). He is best known for his contributions to the Advaita Vedanta philosophical tradition, particularly his commentaries on the Upanishads and Bhagavad Gita.
Gupta Empire (circa 4th to 6th centuries CE)
Prajna Paramita, a central concept in Mahayana Buddhism, translates to 'perfect wisdom' or 'wisdom that is beyond all mundane knowledge'. It is often depicted as a female bodhisattva, symbolizing the wisdom that one must acquire in order to achieve enlightenment. Historically, this concept had significant influence during the development of Buddhism in Asia, particularly in China and Tibet, from around the 1st to the 13th centuries CE.
1st to 13th centuries CE
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Translations
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प्रज्ञा
ज्ञानमय
प्रज्ञा
ज्ञानमय
ப்ரஜ்ஞா
ஜ்ஞானமய
ప్రజ్ఞా
జ్ఞానమయ
Prajna
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Wisdom, Knowledge
Prajna
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Wisdom, Knowledge
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