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The first name Priyanka has its roots in India. Its direct translation is 'the loving one' and 'the beloved'.
What does the name Priyanka mean?
The female name Priyanka originates from India and translates to 'the loving one' and 'the beloved'. This meaning is derived from the Sanskrit word priyankara (प्रियंकर), which means 'pleasant', 'kind', and 'lovable'. In India, Priyanka is also used as a male name, which is why it often needs to be complemented with a clear female first name in Germany.
Where does the name Priyanka come from?
The origin of the name Priyanka lies in Sanskrit, where it carries the meaning 'the loving one'. The name is composed of the word priyankara (प्रियंकर), which means 'pleasant', 'kind', and 'lovable'. It is common in various languages such as Bengali, Hindi, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil, and Telugu.
How do you pronounce Priyanka?
Priyanka is pronounced like 'Pri-yanka'.
Popularity
In Germany, Priyanka is among the rarer first names. In 2023, it ranked 5,633rd on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2009, when it ranked 2,111th. In the last ten years, the name has been given as a first name less than 10 times, placing it 8,310th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, Priyanka ranks 8,440th.
Nicknames & pet names
Piku / Pri / Priya
Similar first names
Famous people
- Priyanka (New Zealand actress)
- Priyanka Bassi (actress from India)
- Priyanka Bose (Indian actress)
- Priyanka Chhabra (actress from India)
- Priyanka Chopra (Priyanka Chopra (* July 18, 1982 in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand) is an Indian film actress in Bollywood.)
- Priyanka Dutt (Indian film director)
- Priyanka Karki (actress from Nepal)
- Priyanka Kothari (Kenyan actress)
- Priyanka Mukherjee (Indian cricketer)
- Priyanka Nair (Indian actress)
- Priyanka Pawar (Indian sprinter)
- Priyanka Roy (American cricketer)
- Priyanka Shah (actress from America)
- Priyanka Upendra (Indian actress)
Frequently asked questions about the name Priyanka
What is the meaning of the name Priyanka?
The name Priyanka means 'the loving one' and 'the beloved'. Its roots lie in the Sanskrit word priyankara, which translates as 'pleasant', 'kind', and 'lovable'.
Where does the name Priyanka come from?
Priyanka has its origins in Sanskrit and is widespread in various Indian languages, including Bengali, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil, and Telugu.
How popular is the name Priyanka in Germany?
In Germany, Priyanka is often used as a female first name, as it can also be male in India. Therefore, it is frequently complemented with a clear female first name.