Nepali boy name
Prasanna name meaning
प्रसन्न
Say it: pra-SAN-na/prʌsʌnnʌ/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- #263
Meaning of Prasanna
Pleased, cheerful, gracious.
नेपालीमा: प्रसन्न संस्कृत शब्द हो, जसको अर्थ खुसी, हँसिलो वा दयालु हुन्छ।
About the name Prasanna
Cheerfulness sits at the heart of Prasanna, whose meanings include pleased, cheerful and gracious. For parents seeking a name with a warm outlook, this Sanskrit choice has a direct connection to happiness. Its eight letters are spoken pra-SAN-na, giving it a three-part rhythm with emphasis in the middle. Prasanna ranks 263rd among boy names in our sample, so it is common. Prashanna and Prasan offer alternative spellings to explore, while Prasanta is a nearby sound with a calm, tranquil meaning of its own.
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Prasanna at a glance
| Name | Prasanna |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | प्रसन्न also प्रसन्ना, प्रसंना |
| Gender | Used mostly for boys in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Starts with | P · प |
| Length | 8 letters · 3 syllables · 3 akshar |
| Popularity | #263 among boy names (22 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 Prasanna
Nepali names are romanized in many ways. These are the same name spelled differently:
Famous people named Prasanna
- Prasanna Gyaba Tamang · b. 2004
Nepalese basketball player (born 2004)
Boy names with a similar meaning
- Santosh♂सन्तोषContentment, satisfaction, happiness
- Binod♂विनोदJoy, amusement, playfulness
- Ashok♂अशोकWithout sorrow
- Pramod♂प्रमोदDelight, joy, happiness
- Kushal♂कुशलSkilful, clever and capable
- Ranjan♂रञ्जनDelighting, pleasing
- Utsav♂उत्सवFestival, celebration
- Raman♂रमणDelightful, pleasing
- Utsab♂उत्सवFestival, celebration
- Ananda♂आनन्दBliss, joy, happiness
- Madhu♂♀मधुHoney
- Anand♂आनन्दBliss, joy, happiness
Names that sound like Prasanna
- Prasanga♂प्रसङ्गContext, occasion, topic
- Prasanta♂प्रशान्तCalm, tranquil, peaceful
- Prashanta♂प्रशान्तCalm, tranquil, peaceful
- Prasant♂प्रशान्तCalm, tranquil, peaceful
- Prasamsa♂♀प्रशंसाPraise, appreciation, admiration
- Prasansha♂♀प्रशंसाPraise, appreciation
- Prashanga♂प्रसङ्गContext, occasion, topic
- Prashna♂♀प्रश्नQuestion, inquiry
- Prasuna♂♀प्रसुनFlower, blossom
- Prayatna♂प्रयत्नEffort, endeavour, perseverance
- Prakanda♂प्रकाण्ड
Prasanna in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐥𑑂𑐬𑐳𑐣𑑂𑐣 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒣𑓂𑒩𑒮𑒢𑓂𑒢 |
| Bengali | প্রসন্ন |
| Gujarati | પ્રસન્ન |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀧𑁆𑀭𑀲𑀦𑁆𑀦 |
| IAST romanization | prasann |
FAQ about the name Prasanna
What is the meaning of Prasanna?
Prasanna means: Pleased, cheerful, gracious. (नेपालीमा: प्रसन्न, खुसी)
Is Prasanna a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys in our data.
How do you write Prasanna in Nepali?
Prasanna is written प्रसन्न in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written प्रसन्ना or प्रसंना.
How do you pronounce Prasanna?
Prasanna is pronounced pra-SAN-na (IPA: /prʌsʌnnʌ/).
What is the origin of the name Prasanna?
Prasanna is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Prasanna?
Prasanna ranks #263 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Prasanna?
Notable people named Prasanna include Prasanna Gyaba Tamang (Nepalese basketball player (born 2004)).
What are other spellings of Prasanna?
Other spellings of Prasanna: Prashanna, Prashan, Prashann, Prasan.