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Prasant

Quick answerPrasant is a Sanskrit name derived from the root "prasanna," meaning calm, peaceful, or serene.

Sanskrit · Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#986
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Peak year2020
Syllables2
OriginSanskrit
LanguageSanskrit
CultureIndian
ReligionHinduism
Letters7
Numerology8 Chaldean 6
Global rank#986

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Prasant

Prasant is a Sanskrit name derived from the root "prasanna," meaning calm, peaceful, or serene.

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Etymology

Prasant is a Sanskrit name derived from the root "prasanna," meaning calm, peaceful, or serene. It has linguistic connections to the Sanskrit word for tranquility and mental composure.

The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, particularly among Sanskrit-speaking communities in India, and has been borne by various notable figures in Indian academia, politics, and sports since the modern era.

Prasant currently ranks #986 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.

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