Panchanan
Sanskrit · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Panchanan
Panchanan is a Sanskrit name combining "pancha" (five) and "nana" (faces), literally meaning "five-faced," referring to Lord Shiva in Hindu mythology.
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Etymology
Panchanan is a Sanskrit name combining "pancha" (five) and "nana" (faces), literally meaning "five-faced," referring to Lord Shiva in Hindu mythology. The name is primarily used in Hindu cultures, particularly among Bengali and North Indian communities, with roots in ancient Sanskrit religious texts and traditions.
Panchanan currently ranks #3,107 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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