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The first name Prashant is a masculine name that means 'the Calm' or 'the Peaceful'. It is derived from the Hindi word śānt (शांत), which stands for 'calm, peaceful', and has its roots in Sanskrit with the term śāntá (शान्त).
What does the name Prashant mean?
Prashant is a masculine name that carries the meaning 'the Calm' or 'the Peaceful'. It is derived from the Hindi word śānt (शांत), which means 'calm' or 'peaceful', and has its origins in Sanskrit with the word śāntá (शान्त). In India, Prashant is a widely used boy's name. Occasionally, the spelling Prashanta can also be found. A well-known bearer of the name in Germany is the Indian-born actor Prashant Prabhakar.
Where does the name Prashant come from?
The name Prashant has its roots in Hindi and Sanskrit and means 'the Calm' or 'the Peaceful'.
How do you pronounce Prashant?
Prashant is pronounced approximately as 'Pra-shant'.
Popularity
In Germany, Prashant is a rather rare first name. It has not appeared in the German first name charts so far. The best ranking was achieved in 1982 in Scotland, where it placed 496th. From 1974 to 2024, the name was given as a first name in Scotland less than 10 times, which places it at 2,996th. In the last ten years, no child in Scotland has been named this name.
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Frequently asked questions about the name Prashant
What does the name Prashant mean?
Prashant means 'the Calm' or 'the Peaceful'. The name is derived from the Hindi word śānt (शांत) and has its roots in Sanskrit.
Where does the name Prashant come from?
Prashant has its roots in Hindi and Sanskrit and is used in various languages such as Bengali, Hindi, Marathi, and Nepali.
How popular is the name Prashant?
In India, Prashant is a widely used boy's name that is frequently given.