Pavan

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Pronounced PUH-vun /ˈpʌ.vən/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit Pavan (Pawan), 'wind; air; the breeze' — also a name of the Hindu wind god Vayu. A light, airy name.Low

In 30 seconds: An airy Sanskrit name: Pavan means 'wind; air; the wind god' (said 'PUH-vun'). Light and free.

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Origin MediumSanskrit

MeaningFrom 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. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2002

Total births (all-time)≈ 564

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

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Nicknames

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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.