Prashad

Prashad Meaning & Origin

About Prashad
The surname Prashad is of Indian origin and is derived from the Sanskrit word "prashada," meaning "blessing" or "grace." It is commonly used as a surname among Hindus, particularly in the Indian states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. The name Prashad signifies a family or individual who is believed to be blessed or favored by the divine, reflecting their spiritual or religious significance.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Prashad is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Prashad: 852
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 28,100
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.29

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Prashad based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRXT
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P60203
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P R AE1 SH AH0 D
🌐 IPA
/prashad*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRXT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P623

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Prashad in Braille

Here's how to represent Prashad in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Prashad in braille

How to sign the name Prashad using Sign Language

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

The name Prashad in sign language

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