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Pavan

Quick answerPavan derives from Sanskrit "Pavana," meaning "wind" or "air," with linguistic roots in ancient Indian languages where it also references the Hindu god of wind, Vayu.

Hindi · Boy · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#10,417
TrendStable
Peak year2002
Syllables2
OriginHindi
LanguageHindi
CultureHindi, Nepali, Telugu, Kannada
ReligionHinduism
Letters5
Numerology9 Chaldean 3
Global rank#135

Popularity over time

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

About the name Pavan

Pavan derives from Sanskrit "Pavana," meaning "wind" or "air," with linguistic roots in ancient Indian languages where it also references the Hindu god of wind, Vayu.

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Etymology

Pavan derives from Sanskrit "Pavana," meaning "wind" or "air," with linguistic roots in ancient Indian languages where it also references the Hindu god of wind, Vayu.

The name is predominantly used in Hindu and Indian cultures, particularly among Sanskrit-speaking communities, with historical significance tied to Vedic mythology and widespread adoption across South Asia.

Pavan currently ranks #10,417 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2002.

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