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Pragya
Pronounced PRUG-yah /ˈprʌɡ.jɑː/Medium
Meaning: From the Sanskrit prajna (Pragya), 'wisdom; higher intelligence; insight' — a concept prized in Hindu and Buddhist thought. A luminous virtue name.Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Pragya is Sanskrit for 'wisdom; insight; higher intelligence,' rooted in the concept of prajna in Hindu and Buddhist tradition. It reads as a meaningful virtue name, rare in the U.S. (said 'PRUG-yah').
In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Indian families. Rare, wise, and meaningful.
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What does the name Pragya mean?
Pragya is Sanskrit for 'wisdom; higher intelligence; insight,' from the concept of prajna.
How do you pronounce Pragya?
It's said PRUG-yah /ˈprʌɡ.jɑː/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Pragya a boy or girl name?
Pragya is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Pragya?
Pragya is a rare name in the U.S.