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Promila

Quick answerPromila is a feminine given name derived from Sanskrit, meaning "full of light" or "radiant," combining the elements "prom" (light/radiance) and the suffix "-ila" (full of).

Sanskrit · Girl · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#891
Trend—
Peak year2020
Syllables3
OriginSanskrit
LanguageSanskrit
CultureIndian
ReligionHindu
Letters7
Numerology3 Chaldean 8
Global rank#891

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

About the name Promila

Promila is a feminine given name derived from Sanskrit, meaning "full of light" or "radiant," combining the elements "prom" (light/radiance) and the suffix "-ila" (full of).

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Etymology

Promila is a feminine given name derived from Sanskrit, meaning "full of light" or "radiant," combining the elements "prom" (light/radiance) and the suffix "-ila" (full of). The name is primarily used in Indian cultures, particularly among Hindi-speaking communities and those of Hindu faith, though it has spread among South Asian diaspora communities worldwide.

Promila currently ranks #891 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.

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