Pawankumar
Sanskrit · Boy · 4 syllables
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About the name Pawankumar
Pawankumar is a Sanskrit compound name combining "Pawan" (meaning wind or air) with "Kumar" (meaning prince or boy), literally translating to "Prince of the Wind" or "Wind Prince." The name derives from Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language, with "Pawan" also being an epithet for Vayu, the Hindu god of wind.
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Etymology
Pawankumar is a Sanskrit compound name combining "Pawan" (meaning wind or air) with "Kumar" (meaning prince or boy), literally translating to "Prince of the Wind" or "Wind Prince." The name derives from Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language, with "Pawan" also being an epithet for Vayu, the Hindu god of wind.
The name is primarily used in Hindu cultures across India and the Indian diaspora, reflecting Sanskrit naming traditions prevalent in Hindu communities; there is no specific notable historical figure that defines its usage, though such theophoric names remain common in modern Indian naming practices.
Pawankumar currently ranks #2,890 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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