Pria
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- Name
- Pria
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- Girl name
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The female first name Pria represents an alternative spelling of the Indian name Priya. It is derived from the Sanskrit term priyá (प्रिय), which means 'beloved' or 'valued' and can be translated as 'the beloved' or 'the favorite'.
What does the name Pria mean?
Pria is a variant of the Indian name Priya and has its roots in the Sanskrit word priyá (प्रिय), which means 'beloved' or 'valued'. The name stands for 'the beloved' or 'the favorite'. In India, Pria is common, but the spelling is relatively rare compared to Priya.
Where does the name Pria come from?
The first name Pria originates from Sanskrit and means 'the beloved' or 'the favorite'. Its linguistic origin can be traced back to the word priyá (प्रिय), which means 'beloved' or 'valued'. The names are used in Hindi, Hindu, and Indian languages.
How do you pronounce Pria?
Pria is pronounced like 'Pria', similar to 'Priya', but with a slight emphasis on the 'i'.
Popularity
In Germany, Pria is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th in the list of the most common female first names. Its best ranking was in 2013, reaching 2,008th place. Over the last ten years, Pria has been chosen as a first name around 60 times, placing it 3,332nd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,085th.
Nicknames & pet names
Pri / Prichen / Prilli
Famous people
- Pria Viswalingam (Australian film director)
Frequently asked questions about the name Pria
What is the origin of the name Pria?
Pria is a variant of the Indian name Priya and has its roots in Sanskrit. The name comes from the word priyá (प्रिय), which means 'beloved' or 'valued'.
What does the name Pria mean?
Pria means 'the beloved' or 'the favorite', thus representing a special affection and appreciation.
How popular is the name Pria?
In India, Pria is common, but the spelling is relatively rare compared to Priya.