Pravina
Sanskrit · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Pravina
Pravina is derived from Sanskrit "pravīṇa" (प्रवीण), meaning skilled, expert, or proficient.
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Etymology
Pravina is derived from Sanskrit "pravīṇa" (प्रवीण), meaning skilled, expert, or proficient. The name combines the prefix "pra" (forward/excellent) with "vīṇa" (skilled).
The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian communities across South Asia, particularly in India, and reflects Sanskrit literary and philosophical traditions. It gained modest modern usage among Indian diaspora populations worldwide but lacks significant historical figures of particular note.
Pravina currently ranks #5,061 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2006.
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