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Pravin

Quick answerPravin is a Sanskrit name derived from the root "prav" meaning "to move forward" or "to excel," and it carries the meaning of "skilled," "clever," or "proficient." The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, particularly among communities in India and the diaspora, with no significant historical figures…

Marathi · Boy · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#11,792
TrendFalling ↓
Peak year1996
Syllables2
OriginMarathi
LanguageMarathi
CultureMarathi, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam
ReligionHinduism
Letters6
Numerology8 Chaldean 5
Global rank#115

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

About the name Pravin

Pravin is a Sanskrit name derived from the root "prav" meaning "to move forward" or "to excel," and it carries the meaning of "skilled," "clever," or "proficient." The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, particularly among communities in India and the diaspora, with no significant historical figures of ancient prominence but common usage in modern times.

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Etymology

Pravin is a Sanskrit name derived from the root "prav" meaning "to move forward" or "to excel," and it carries the meaning of "skilled," "clever," or "proficient." The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, particularly among communities in India and the diaspora, with no significant historical figures of ancient prominence but common usage in modern times.

Pravin currently ranks #11,792 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1996.

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