Prashanta
Sanskrit · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Prashanta
Prashanta derives from Sanskrit "prashānta," composed of the prefix "pra-" (very/completely) and "śānta" (peaceful/calm), meaning "very peaceful" or "tranquil." The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, particularly among Bengali, Assamese, and other South Asian communities, with historical significance in Sanskrit literary and philosophical traditions.
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Etymology
Prashanta derives from Sanskrit "prashānta," composed of the prefix "pra-" (very/completely) and "śānta" (peaceful/calm), meaning "very peaceful" or "tranquil." The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, particularly among Bengali, Assamese, and other South Asian communities, with historical significance in Sanskrit literary and philosophical traditions.
Prashanta currently ranks #1,829 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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