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Pradyumna

♂ Boy

Pronounced pruhd-YOOM-nuh /prədˈjuːm.nə/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit Pradyumna, 'the very mighty; pre-eminent in strength' — a son of Krishna and Rukmini, often identified with Kamadeva, the god of love, in Hindu tradition. Reverent and classical.Low

In 30 seconds: A classical Sanskrit name: Pradyumna means 'the very mighty' — a son of Krishna (said 'pruhd-YOOM-nuh'). Storied and reverent.
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit Pradyumna, 'the very mighty; pre-eminent in strength' — a son of Krishna and Rukmini, often identified with Kamadeva, the god of love, in Hindu tradition. Reverent and classical.
U.S. rank (2023)#13658 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 33

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200920072023

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

Pradyumna comes from the Sanskrit for 'the very mighty; pre-eminent in strength,' the name of a son of Krishna in Hindu tradition and a form of the god of love. Reverent and classical, which we note — uncommon in the U.S. (said 'pruhd-YOOM-nuh').

It appears extremely rarely for boys in the U.S., mostly in Indian families. Rare, classical, and reverent.

Did you know? Pradyumna is Sanskrit for 'the very mighty' — a son of Krishna and Rukmini in Hindu tradition, often identified with Kamadeva, the god of love (said 'pruhd-YOOM-nuh').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Pradyumna — Sanskrit Pradyumna, 'the very mighty'; son of Krishna

Variations

PradyumnPradhyumnaPradyumnna

Nicknames

PradyuDyumna

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Pradyumna mean?

Pradyumna is Sanskrit for 'the very mighty' — a son of Krishna and a name of the god of love in Hindu tradition.

How do you pronounce Pradyumna?

It's said pruhd-YOOM-nuh /prədˈjuːm.nə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Pradyumna a boy or girl name?

Pradyumna is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Pradyumna?

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

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