Progress, Advance, Reach
Pronunciation: prah-shant
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Prashant is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Progress". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: prah-shant. Lucky number: 3. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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प्रशान्त
calm, peaceful, tranquil
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
prah-shant
IPA
/prəˈʃaːnt/
Origin
Root Origin
Sanskrit
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
3
Lucky Day
Friday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Citrine
Life Path Number
6
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Vedic Sanskrit origin · Root: Sanskrit/Mythology/Vedic · Prashant is a name mentioned in various Vedic texts, particularly in the Rigveda. It is also a common name for gods and goddesses in Hindu mythology, such as Prashantaketu, the charioteer of Indra.
Historical Usage
Prashant was a famous Hindu sage and philosopher in the 14th century. He was a prominent disciple of Swami Ramananda and is known for his teachings on the paths of Bhakti and Jnana.
14th century
Prashant is also the name of an ancient Indian king who ruled over the kingdom of Vidarbha in the 3rd century BCE. He is known for his military prowess and is mentioned in several ancient Indian texts including the Mahabharata.
3rd century BCE
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Translations
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प्रशान्त
calm, peaceful, tranquil
प्रशान्त
शान्ति
பிராஷாந்த
அரியம், அறியல், அறிவு
ప్రశాంత
శా�� n్టి, శా�� n్టిశ్యేష్య
Prashant
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Progress, Advance, Reach
Prashant
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Progress, Advance, Reach
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