Nepali girl name
Pramila name meaning
प्रमिला
Say it: PRA-mi-la/prʌmila/
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- #83
Meaning of Pramila
Name of a valiant queen in the Mahabharata; also weariness, languor.
नेपालीमा: प्रमिला महाभारतकी एक वीर रानीको नाम हो। यसको अर्को अर्थ थकान वा शिथिलता पनि हुन्छ।
About the name Pramila
Pramila brings a layered meaning: it names a valiant queen in the Mahabharata and also means weariness or languor. Parents may be drawn to its courage theme while weighing both senses. This Sanskrit name has seven letters and is pronounced PRA-mi-la, with a flowing finish. It is common in our sample, ranking 83rd among girl names. Other names ending in -ila include Sushila, Urmila and Sheela. Compare Parmila, Premila or Sushila when choosing your preferred form.
Names like Sushila, Urmila and Sheela. More girl names ending in -ila →
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Pramila at a glance
| Name | Pramila |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | प्रमिला also प्रमीला, प्रमिल |
| Gender | Used mostly for girls in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Starts with | P · प |
| Length | 7 letters · 3 syllables · 3 akshar |
| Popularity | #83 among girl names (18 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 Pramila
Nepali names are romanized in many ways. These are the same name spelled differently:
Famous people named Pramila
- Pramila Rijal · b. 1985
Nepalese athletics competitor
- Pramila Kuluju · b. 1980
Nepalese politician and entrepreneur
- Pramila Devi Das
Nepalese politician
- Pramila Kumari Yadav
Nepalese politician
Girl names with a similar meaning
- Ranjita♂♀रञ्जिताVictorious in battle
- Chunauti♀चुनौतीChallenge
- Irada♀इरादाIntention, determination and will
- Martina♂♀मार्टिनाDedicated to Mars, warlike
- Ranjeeta♀रञ्जिताVictorious in battle
- Sandra♀सान्द्राDefender of mankind
- Skanda♂♀स्कन्दAnother name of Kartikeya, son of Lord Shiva and god of war
- Vhima♂♀भीमाFormidable, mighty
- Biplabi♀बिप्लाबीRevolutionary (female)
- Hilda♀हिल्डाBattle or battle woman
- Kranti♀क्रान्तिRevolution
- Ranzeeta♀रञ्जिताVictorious in battle
Names that sound like Pramila
- Pramita♀प्रमिताMeasured, known
- Pramina♀प्रमिना
- Premila♀प्रेमिलाLoving, affectionate
- Pratima♀प्रतिमाImage, idol, statue
- Prativa♀प्रतिभाTalent, brilliance, intellect
- Prabina♀प्रविनाSkilled, expert, proficient
- Pramisha♀प्रमिशा
- Pranika♀प्रणिका
- Prabisa♀प्रविसा
- Prajina♀प्रजिना
- Prajita♀प्रजिताVictorious
- Pranita♀प्रणिताLed forward, guided
Pramila in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐥𑑂𑐬𑐩𑐶𑐮𑐵 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒣𑓂𑒩𑒧𑒱𑒪𑒰 |
| Bengali | প্রমিলা |
| Gujarati | પ્રમિલા |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀧𑁆𑀭𑀫𑀺𑀮𑀸 |
| IAST romanization | pramilā |
FAQ about the name Pramila
What is the meaning of Pramila?
Pramila means: Name of a valiant queen in the Mahabharata; also weariness, languor. (नेपालीमा: प्रमीला)
Is Pramila a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for girls in our data.
How do you write Pramila in Nepali?
Pramila is written प्रमिला in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written प्रमीला or प्रमिल.
How do you pronounce Pramila?
Pramila is pronounced PRA-mi-la (IPA: /prʌmila/).
What is the origin of the name Pramila?
Pramila is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Pramila?
Pramila ranks #83 among girl names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Pramila?
Notable people named Pramila include Pramila Rijal (Nepalese athletics competitor); Pramila Kuluju (Nepalese politician and entrepreneur); Pramila Devi Das (Nepalese politician).
What are other spellings of Pramila?
Other spellings of Pramila: Parmila.