Nepali girl name
Prabha name meaning
प्रभा
Say it: PRA-bha/prʌbʱa/
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #101
Meaning of Prabha
Light, radiance, splendour.
नेपालीमा: प्रभा संस्कृत शब्द हो, जसको अर्थ प्रकाश, आभा वा तेज हुन्छ।
About the name Prabha
Prabha holds the bright meanings of light, radiance and splendour. For parents drawn to light imagery, this Sanskrit name offers a warm feeling in a compact form. Its six letters are pronounced PRA-bha, with a clear opening and a softer finish. Prabha is common in our sample, at #101 among girls. Prava provides an alternative spelling with the same meaning. You can also compare Pratibha for a related sound or Suprabha for a rhyme that keeps the radiant theme.
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Prabha at a glance
| Name | Prabha |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | प्रभा also प्रभ, प्र्भ |
| Gender | Used mostly for girls in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Starts with | P · प |
| Length | 6 letters · 2 syllables · 2 akshar |
| Popularity | #101 among girl names (15 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 Prabha
Nepali names are romanized in many ways. These are the same name spelled differently:
Famous people named Prabha
- Prabha Karki · b. 1978
Nepalese female politician and entrepreneur
- Prabha Dhakal · b. 1986
Nepalese female politician and social worker
- Prabha Debi Bajracharya · b. 1963
Member of Nepal Constituent Assembly
Girl names with a similar meaning
- Jyoti♀ज्योतिLight, flame or radiance
- Alina♀अलिनाLight, bright
- Deepa♀दीपाLamp or light
- Rashmi♀रश्मिRay of light
- Sabita♀सबिताThe sun
- Divya♂♀दिव्याDivine and heavenly
- Chandani♀चाँदनीMoonlight
- Roshani♀रोशनीLight, brightness
- Usha♀उषाDawn, daybreak
- Aruna♀अरुणाReddish glow of dawn, the rising sun
- Deepika♀दीपिकाLittle lamp
- Aarati♀आरतीA Hindu ritual of worship with lamps
Names that sound like Prabha
- Prasha♂♀प्रशा
- Pragya♀प्रज्ञाWisdom, intellect, insight
- Pratibha♀प्रतिभाTalent, brilliance, intellect
- Prabina♀प्रविनाSkilled, expert, proficient
- Prabisa♀प्रविसा
- Prana♀प्राणBreath, life force, vital energy
- Prashna♂♀प्रश्नQuestion, inquiry
- Prabasha♀प्रवासा
- Praja♂♀प्रजा
- Pritha♀पृथाBeloved, dear
- Prabita♀प्रविता
- Prama♀प्रमाTrue knowledge, correct perception
Prabha in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐥𑑂𑐬𑐨𑐵 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒣𑓂𑒩𑒦𑒰 |
| Bengali | প্রভা |
| Gujarati | પ્રભા |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀧𑁆𑀭𑀪𑀸 |
| IAST romanization | prabhā |
FAQ about the name Prabha
What is the meaning of Prabha?
Prabha means: Light, radiance, splendour. (नेपालीमा: प्रभा, ज्योति)
Is Prabha a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for girls in our data.
How do you write Prabha in Nepali?
Prabha is written प्रभा in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written प्रभ or प्र्भ.
How do you pronounce Prabha?
Prabha is pronounced PRA-bha (IPA: /prʌbʱa/).
What is the origin of the name Prabha?
Prabha is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Prabha?
Prabha ranks #101 among girl names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Prabha?
Notable people named Prabha include Prabha Karki (Nepalese female politician and entrepreneur); Prabha Dhakal (Nepalese female politician and social worker); Prabha Debi Bajracharya (Member of Nepal Constituent Assembly).
What are other spellings of Prabha?
Other spellings of Prabha: Prava.