Pranav

Pranav Meaning & Origin

About Pranav
The name "Pranav" is of Sanskrit origin and is commonly used in India. It is derived from the combination of two Sanskrit words, "pra" meaning "before" or "prior" and "anav" meaning "atom" or "small particle." Therefore, the name "Pranav" can be interpreted as "the primordial sound" or "the sacred syllable OM" in Hinduism. It holds great significance in Hindu philosophy and is considered a powerful symbol representing the essence of the universe and the divine energy.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Pranav are male.

Pranav Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -12.50% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRNF
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P60501
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P R AA1 N AA0 V
🌐 IPA
/pranav*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRNF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P651

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pranav in Braille

Here's how to represent Pranav in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Pranav in braille

How to Spell the Name Pranav in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Pranav using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Pranav in sign language

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