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👍 Pavan
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How to Pronounce Pavan
Pronounced PUH-vun
🔊 Hear it /ˈpʌ.vən/ Medium ⧉ copy
Meaning: From the Sanskrit Pavan (Pawan), 'wind; air; the breeze' — also a name of the Hindu wind god Vayu. A light, airy name. Low ⧉ copy
In 30 seconds: An airy Sanskrit name: Pavan means 'wind; air; the wind god' (said 'PUH-vun'). Light and free.
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Meaning From the Sanskrit Pavan (Pawan), 'wind; air; the breeze' — also a name of the Hindu wind god Vayu. A light, airy name.
U.S. rank (2025) #10417 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births 7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year 2002
Total births (all-time) ≈ 557
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Shop mom essentials Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data peak 2002 1970 2025 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 Pavan (Pawan) is Sanskrit for 'wind; air,' and a name of the wind god Vayu. It reads light and free in Indian tradition — rare in the U.S. (said 'PUH-vun').
In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Indian families. Rare, airy, and light.
Did you know? Pavan comes from the Sanskrit for 'wind; air; breeze' — also a name of the Hindu wind god Vayu — a light, airy name (said 'PUH-vun').
Overall data confidence 52%
References — Pavan — Sanskrit 'wind; air'; wind god Vayu
Variations Pawan Pavana Pavvan
Nicknames Pav Van
Famous Bearers Famous bearers coming soon. If you like Pavan… Arnav — a like Sanskrit nature name Vayu — the wind god it names Aarav — a like light Indian pick Aahan — another Sanskrit name Ahan — the same nature feel Frequently Asked What does the name Pavan mean? Pavan is Sanskrit for 'wind; air; breeze,' also a name of the wind god Vayu.
How do you pronounce Pavan? It's said PUH-vun /ˈpʌ.vən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Pavan a boy or girl name? Pavan is a boy's name.
How popular is Pavan? Pavan is a rare name in the U.S.
