Pavana
Sanskrit · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Pavana
Pavana derives from Sanskrit "pavana" (पवन), meaning "wind" or "air," and is rooted in Indo-Aryan linguistic traditions.
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Etymology
Pavana derives from Sanskrit "pavana" (पवन), meaning "wind" or "air," and is rooted in Indo-Aryan linguistic traditions. The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, with historical significance in Sanskrit literature and Vedic texts where Pavana is also an epithet for Vayu, the Hindu god of wind.
Pavana currently ranks #2,617 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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