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Prajna

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Pronounced PRAHG-nyah /ˈprɑɡ.njɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit prajna, 'wisdom; discernment; insight'. In Buddhism prajna names the liberating insight into the nature of reality, one of the perfections; in Hindu thought it likewise denotes deep understanding. A meaningful, respected word given as a name in India.Medium

In 30 seconds: A name of the mind: Prajna is Sanskrit for 'wisdom; insight' (said 'PRAHG-nyah'). It carries deep meaning in Buddhist and Hindu thought.
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningFrom Sanskrit prajna, 'wisdom; discernment; insight'. In Buddhism prajna names the liberating insight into the nature of reality, one of the perfections; in Hindu thought it likewise denotes deep understanding. A meaningful, respected word given as a name in India.
U.S. rank (2024)#13088 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 135

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201420052024

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

Prajna is Sanskrit for 'wisdom; discernment'. In Buddhism it names the transformative insight at the heart of the path, and in Hindu tradition it likewise means deep understanding. Used as a girl's name in India and among the diaspora, it is a weighty and respected choice, which we note (said 'PRAHG-nyah').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S., more familiar in India. Rare here, meaningful, and calm.

Did you know? In Buddhist teaching prajna is not clever knowledge but liberating insight — one of the perfections a practitioner cultivates, and a word treated with real reverence.
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Prajna — Sanskrit prajna, 'wisdom; insight'; Buddhist and Hindu term

Variations

PragnaPragyaPragnya

Nicknames

PraPrajiNya

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Prajna mean?

Prajna is Sanskrit for 'wisdom; insight' — in Buddhism, the liberating insight into the nature of reality.

How do you pronounce Prajna?

It's said PRAHG-nyah /ˈprɑɡ.njɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first; the -jn- blends into a 'gny' sound.

Is Prajna a boy or girl name?

Prajna is used as a girl's name in India and among the diaspora.

How popular is Prajna?

Prajna is very rare for girls in the U.S., though better known in India.

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