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Panchanan

Quick answerPanchanan is a Sanskrit name combining "pancha" (five) and "nana" (faces), literally meaning "five-faced," referring to Lord Shiva in Hindu mythology.

Sanskrit · Boy · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#3,107
Trend
Peak year2020
Syllables3
OriginSanskrit
LanguageSanskrit
CultureHindu
ReligionHinduism
Letters9
Numerology9 Chaldean 7
Global rank#3,107

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

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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