Prerna
Prerna is a Hindu girl name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Inspiration, motivation”.
| Meaning | Inspiration, motivation |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | प्रेरणा |
| Pronunciation | PRAYR-nah |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Nepal |
Meaning and origin of Prerna
Prerna is the Hindi form of the Sanskrit preraṇā, 'urging, impulse, inspiration', from pra-īr, 'to set in motion'. It is the everyday Hindi word for inspiration. As a girl's name it became popular in North India from the 1980s, carrying the hope that the child will inspire others. The spellings Prerna and Prerana are both used.
Is Prerna a Hindu name?
Prerna is a modern word name used mostly by Hindu families, with no direct religious meaning.
How popular is Prerna?
Fairly common in North India.
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Spellings and variants of Prerna
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Prerna mean?
Prerna means 'Inspiration, motivation'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Prerna a Hindu name?
Prerna is a modern word name used mostly by Hindu families, with no direct religious meaning.
How do you pronounce Prerna?
Prerna is pronounced PRAYR-nah.
Is Prerna a boy or girl name?
Prerna is usually a girl name.