Nepali boy name
Prasad name meaning
प्रसाद
Say it: pra-SAAD/prʌsaːd/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- Rare
Meaning of Prasad
Divine grace; sacred offering blessed by God.
नेपालीमा: प्रसाद संस्कृत शब्द हो, जसको अर्थ ईश्वरीय कृपा वा भगवान्ले आशीर्वाद दिएको पवित्र भेटी हुन्छ।
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Prasad at a glance
| Name | Prasad |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | प्रसाद also प्रासाद, प्रसद |
| Gender | Used mostly for boys |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Starts with | P · प |
| Length | 6 letters · 2 syllables · 3 akshar |
| Popularity | Rare in our data |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s community, religion or caste.
Famous people named Prasad
- Hari Prasad Rimal · b. 1925
Nepali male actor
- Yama Buddha · b. 1987
Nepalese rapper (1987-2017)
- Surya Subedi · b. 1958
Barrister & professor
- Narendra Prasad Upadhyaya · b. 1948
Nepali journalist and editor, founder of Telegraph Nepal
- Prem Kishor Prasad Shah Teli
Member of Parliament of Nepal
Boy names with a similar meaning
- Abhishek♂अभिषेकRitual anointing or consecration
- Laxman♂लक्ष्मणYounger brother and loyal companion of Lord Rama
- Om♂ओमThe sacred syllable Om
- Nirajan♂निराजनSpotless, pure
- Pujan♂पूजनWorship, adoration
- Abishek♂अभिषेकRitual anointing or consecration
- Bishwas♂विश्वासFaith, trust or belief
- Mohammad♂मोहम्मदPraised, praiseworthy
- Dhruba♂ध्रुवFirm, fixed and constant
- Avishek♂अभिषेकRitual anointing or consecration
- Tilak♂तिलकAuspicious forehead mark
- Dharma♂धर्मRighteousness, duty, religion or moral law
Names that sound like Prasad
- Pralad♂प्रल्हादSupreme joy, the devotee of Vishnu
- Prasan♂प्रसनPleased, cheerful, gracious
- Pramod♂प्रमोदDelight, joy, happiness
- Pratap♂प्रतापGlory, majesty, valour
- Prabal♂प्रबलStrong, powerful, mighty
- Pranav♂प्रणवThe sacred syllable Om
- Prasun♂♀प्रसुनFlower, blossom
- Prasant♂प्रशान्तCalm, tranquil, peaceful
- Pralhad♂प्रल्हादSupreme joy, the devotee of Vishnu
- Prashan♂प्रशनPleased, cheerful, gracious
- Prajan♂प्रजन
- Prahlad♂प्रह्लादSupreme joy
Prasad in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐥𑑂𑐬𑐳𑐵𑐡 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒣𑓂𑒩𑒮𑒰𑒠 |
| Bengali | প্রসাদ |
| Gujarati | પ્રસાદ |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀧𑁆𑀭𑀲𑀸𑀤 |
| IAST romanization | prasād |
FAQ about the name Prasad
What is the meaning of Prasad?
Prasad means: Divine grace; sacred offering blessed by God. (नेपालीमा: प्रसाद, कृपा)
Is Prasad a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys.
How do you write Prasad in Nepali?
Prasad is written प्रसाद in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written प्रासाद or प्रसद.
How do you pronounce Prasad?
Prasad is pronounced pra-SAAD (IPA: /prʌsaːd/).
What is the origin of the name Prasad?
Prasad is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Prasad?
Prasad is rare in our data.
Famous people named Prasad?
Notable people named Prasad include Hari Prasad Rimal (Nepali male actor); Yama Buddha (Nepalese rapper (1987-2017)); Surya Subedi (Barrister & professor).