Pramod
Pramod is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Joy, delight”.
| Meaning | Joy, delight |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | प्रमोद |
| Pronunciation | pruh-MODE |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Nepal, Sri Lanka |
Meaning and origin of Pramod
Pramod comes from the Sanskrit pramoda, 'great joy, delight', from pra- and mud, 'to be glad'. The same root gives modak, the sweet loved by Ganesha, and the girls' name Muditha. Pramod was a very popular boy's name in mid-twentieth-century India. The politician Pramod Mahajan and the Maharashtrian writer Pramod Navalkar are among its bearers.
Is Pramod a Hindu name?
Pramod is a Sanskrit word for happiness rather than a deity name, used mainly by Hindu families. Some lists link it to Vishnu among his many epithets.
How popular is Pramod?
Familiar across India, especially among older generations.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Pramod mean?
Pramod means 'Joy, delight'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Pramod a Hindu name?
Pramod is a Sanskrit word for happiness rather than a deity name, used mainly by Hindu families. Some lists link it to Vishnu among his many epithets.
How do you pronounce Pramod?
Pramod is pronounced pruh-MODE.
Is Pramod a boy or girl name?
Pramod is usually a boy name.