Prabir
Prabir is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit, via Bengali origin, meaning “Hero, brave warrior”.
| Meaning | Hero, brave warrior |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Sanskrit, via Bengali |
| Written as | প্রবীর |
| Pronunciation | pro-BEER |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Bangladesh |
Meaning and origin of Prabir
Prabir is the Bengali pronunciation of the Sanskrit pravīra, made of pra- ('excellent, forward') and vīra ('hero, brave man'). It means a great hero or a champion. Bengali regularly turns Sanskrit v into b, which is why the name is spelled with a b. It became a familiar middle-class Bengali name in the twentieth century and is also found in Odisha and Assam.
Is Prabir a Hindu name?
Prabir is a Sanskrit-derived name used mostly by Hindu Bengali families. It praises courage rather than referring to a particular god.
How popular is Prabir?
Well known in West Bengal and among Bengalis elsewhere, especially among men born before the 1990s.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Prabir mean?
Prabir means 'Hero, brave warrior'. It is of Sanskrit, via Bengali origin.
Is Prabir a Hindu name?
Prabir is a Sanskrit-derived name used mostly by Hindu Bengali families. It praises courage rather than referring to a particular god.
How do you pronounce Prabir?
Prabir is pronounced pro-BEER.
Is Prabir a boy or girl name?
Prabir is usually a boy name.