Prahlad
Hindi · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Prahlad
The name Prahlad means "joy" or "delight" in Sanskrit, derived from the root *hlād* (to rejoice) with the prefix *pra-* (intensifying).
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Etymology
The name Prahlad means "joy" or "delight" in Sanskrit, derived from the root *hlād* (to rejoice) with the prefix *pra-* (intensifying). It is primarily used in Hindu culture, notably as the name of the devout prince Prahlada from the Vishnu Purana, who is revered for his unwavering faith in Vishnu despite persecution by his demon father Hiranyakashipu.
Prahlad currently ranks #9,527 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2004.
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