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Prajwal

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Prajwal

Pronounced PRUJ-wuhl /ˈprʌdʒ.wəl/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit Prajwal (Prajwala), 'luminous; blazing; brilliant; alight.' A bright, radiant name in Indian tradition.Low

In 30 seconds: A radiant Sanskrit name: Prajwal means 'luminous; blazing; brilliant' (said 'PRUJ-wuhl'). Bright and warm.
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit Prajwal (Prajwala), 'luminous; blazing; brilliant; alight.' A bright, radiant name in Indian tradition.
U.S. rank (2022)#11953 ↗ Rising
2022 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 96
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201220002022

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

Prajwal comes from the Sanskrit for 'luminous; blazing; alight.' It reads warm and radiant, familiar in India and rare in the U.S. (said 'PRUJ-wuhl').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, radiant, and bright.

Did you know? Prajwal is Sanskrit for 'luminous; blazing; brilliant' - a bright, radiant name carried in Indian families (said 'PRUJ-wuhl').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Prajwal — Sanskrit 'luminous; blazing'

Variations

PrajwalaPrajvalPrajwol

Nicknames

PrajJwal

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Prajwal mean?

Prajwal is Sanskrit for 'luminous; blazing; brilliant; alight' - a bright, radiant name.

How do you pronounce Prajwal?

It's said PRUJ-wuhl /ˈprʌdʒ.wəl/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Prajwal a boy or girl name?

Prajwal is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Prajwal?

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

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