Pawan Kumar
India · Boy · 4 syllables
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About the name Pawan Kumar
The given name 'Pawan Kumar' means "wind prince" or "son of the wind," combining the Sanskrit-derived 'Pawan' (wind, air, or the Hindu wind god Vayu) with 'Kumar' (prince, son, or youth).
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Etymology
The given name 'Pawan Kumar' means "wind prince" or "son of the wind," combining the Sanskrit-derived 'Pawan' (wind, air, or the Hindu wind god Vayu) with 'Kumar' (prince, son, or youth). It is predominantly used in Hindu and Sikh cultures across India and Nepal, with 'Pawan' often referencing the deity Hanuman (son of the wind god) in Hindu mythology, while 'Kumar' is a common honorific or surname.
Pawan Kumar currently ranks #797 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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