Prahallad
Sanskrit · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Prahallad
Prahlad (also spelled Prahallad) means "joy" or "delight" and derives from Sanskrit roots "pra" (forth/pre) and "hlad" (to be pleased or delighted).
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Etymology
Prahlad (also spelled Prahallad) means "joy" or "delight" and derives from Sanskrit roots "pra" (forth/pre) and "hlad" (to be pleased or delighted). The name is primarily used in Hindu culture, particularly in India, and holds significant religious importance as the name of a devotee in Hindu mythology who is celebrated in the Bhagavata Purana for his unwavering faith in Lord Vishnu.
Prahallad currently ranks #3,687 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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