Prashanth
Prashanth is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit, via Tamil and Telugu origin, meaning “Calm, tranquil”.
| Meaning | Calm, tranquil |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Sanskrit, via Tamil and Telugu |
| Written as | பிரசாந்த் |
| Pronunciation | pruh-SHAANTH |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Sri Lanka |
Meaning and origin of Prashanth
Prashanth is the South Indian spelling of Prashant, from the Sanskrit praśānta, 'deeply calm'. The final -th reflects how the name is written in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam. It became very popular in South India in the late twentieth century. The Tamil actor Prashanth and the Kannada film director Prashanth Neel are well-known bearers.
Is Prashanth a Hindu name?
Like Prashant, it expresses inner peace, a quality valued in Hindu thought, and is used mainly by Hindu families.
How popular is Prashanth?
Very common in South India and among South Indian families abroad.
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Spellings and variants of Prashanth
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Prashanth mean?
Prashanth means 'Calm, tranquil'. It is of Sanskrit, via Tamil and Telugu origin.
Is Prashanth a Hindu name?
Like Prashant, it expresses inner peace, a quality valued in Hindu thought, and is used mainly by Hindu families.
How do you pronounce Prashanth?
Prashanth is pronounced pruh-SHAANTH.
Is Prashanth a boy or girl name?
Prashanth is usually a boy name.