Nepali boy name
Pawan name meaning
पवन
Say it: PA-ban/pʌbʌn/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #43
Meaning of Pawan
Wind, breeze; also the wind god Vayu.
नेपालीमा: पवन संस्कृत शब्द हो, जसको अर्थ हावा वा बतास हुन्छ। यसले वायु देवतालाई पनि जनाउँछ।
About the name Pawan
For parents drawn to the natural world, Pawan brings the image of wind or a breeze. It also refers to the wind god Vayu, giving this Sanskrit name a deity connection. Its five letters are pronounced PA-ban, with emphasis at the start. Ranked #43 among boy names in our sample, it is very common. The sound in names ending in -an is one of the most common in Nepali boy names, including Sanskrit words for wind, sky and a ray of light. Consider Paban or Pavan too.
One of the most common sounds in Nepali boy names, from Sanskrit words such as Pawan (wind), Gagan (sky) and Kiran (ray of light). More boy names ending in -an →
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Pawan at a glance
| Name | Pawan |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | पवन also पावन, पवान |
| Gender | Used mostly for boys in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Starts with | P · प |
| Length | 5 letters · 2 syllables · 3 akshar |
| Popularity | #43 among boy names (148 people in our sample) |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s community, religion or caste.
Other spellings of Pawan
Nepali names are romanized in many ways. These are the same name spelled differently:
Famous people named Pawan
- Pawan Sarraf · b. 2000
Nepalese cricketer
- Pawan Kunwar Saradaa
Member of Parliament of Nepal
- Pawan Bista · b. 1981
Boy names with a similar meaning
- Anil♂अनिलWind, air
- Saurav♂सौरभFragrance, aroma
- Bipin♂विपिनForest, grove
- Kamal♂कमलLotus flower
- Samir♂समिरGentle breeze, wind (Sanskrit)
- Shishir♂शिशिरWinter, the cool season
- Basanta♂वसन्तSpring season
- Sameer♂समिरGentle breeze, wind (Sanskrit)
- Hemant♂हेमन्तEarly winter season
- Sharad♂शरदAutumn, the autumn season
- Hemanta♂हेमन्तEarly winter season
- Madhu♂♀मधुHoney
Names that sound like Pawan
Pawan in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐥𑐰𑐣 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒣𑒫𑒢 |
| Bengali | পবন |
| Gujarati | પવન |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀧𑀯𑀦 |
| IAST romanization | pavan |
FAQ about the name Pawan
What is the meaning of Pawan?
Pawan means: Wind, breeze; also the wind god Vayu. (नेपालीमा: हावा, पवन)
Is Pawan a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys in our data.
How do you write Pawan in Nepali?
Pawan is written पवन in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written पावन or पवान.
How do you pronounce Pawan?
Pawan is pronounced PA-ban (IPA: /pʌbʌn/).
What is the origin of the name Pawan?
Pawan is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Pawan?
Pawan ranks #43 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Pawan?
Notable people named Pawan include Pawan Sarraf (Nepalese cricketer); Pawan Kunwar Saradaa (Member of Parliament of Nepal); Pawan Bista.
What are other spellings of Pawan?
Other spellings of Pawan: Paban, Pavan.