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Aparna

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Pronounced uh-PAR-nuh /əˈpɑːr.nə/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit Aparna, 'leafless' (a, 'without,' + parna, 'leaf') — an epithet of the goddess Parvati, earned through her severe ascetic devotion. A meaningful, storied name.Low

In 30 seconds: A storied Sanskrit name: Aparna means 'leafless,' an epithet of the goddess Parvati (said 'uh-PAR-nuh'). Meaningful and classic.
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit Aparna, 'leafless' (a, 'without,' + parna, 'leaf') — an epithet of the goddess Parvati, earned through her severe ascetic devotion. A meaningful, storied name.
U.S. rank (2021)#15499 ↗ Rising
2021 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2004
Total births (all-time)≈ 517

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200419702021

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Aparna comes from the Sanskrit for 'leafless' (a, 'without,' + parna, 'leaf'), an epithet of the goddess Parvati tied to her ascetic devotion. Storied and meaningful — rare in the U.S. (said 'uh-PAR-nuh').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., long familiar in India. Rare, storied, and meaningful.

Did you know? Aparna is Sanskrit for 'leafless' — an epithet of the goddess Parvati, said to reflect her intense ascetic devotion — a meaningful, storied name we note respectfully (said 'uh-PAR-nuh').
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References — Aparna — Sanskrit 'leafless'; epithet of Parvati

Variations

AparnaaApurnaAparna

Nicknames

ApuAps

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aparna mean?

Aparna is Sanskrit for 'leafless' (a, 'without,' + parna, 'leaf'), an epithet of the goddess Parvati earned through her ascetic devotion.

How do you pronounce Aparna?

It's said uh-PAR-nuh /əˈpɑːr.nə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Aparna a boy or girl name?

Aparna is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Aparna?

Aparna is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

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