Praveen
Hindi · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Praveen
Praveen derives from Sanskrit and means "skilled," "proficient," or "wise," with the root "prav" relating to expertise and capability.
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Etymology
Praveen derives from Sanskrit and means "skilled," "proficient," or "wise," with the root "prav" relating to expertise and capability. The name is predominantly used in Hindu and Indian cultures, particularly among Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi-speaking communities, with historical usage documented across South and North India.
Praveen currently ranks #10,474 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1979.
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