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Pranav

♂ Boy

Pronounced PRAH-nav /ˈprɑː.næv/High

Meaning: the sacred syllable OmHigh

In 30 seconds: Pranav is a Sanskrit name meaning the sacred syllable Om or the divine Brahman. One of the most spiritually significant names in Hinduism.
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Origin HighSanskrit
Meaningthe sacred syllable Om
U.S. rank (2025)#2440 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births56 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2004
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,225

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200419772025

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

Pranav derives from Sanskrit pranava (प्रणव) meaning the sacred syllable Om, understood as the primal sound of the universe and the essence of Brahman.

Pranav is popular in India and among Hindu diaspora communities as a name of the deepest spiritual significance.

Did you know? The syllable Om (AUM) is described in the Mandukya Upanishad as encompassing all of time — past, present, and future — making Pranav a name that literally means the totality of existence.
Overall data confidence 92%
Behind the Name: Pranav — name etymology referenceUS Social Security Name Database — U.S. popularity data

Variations

PranaavPranavh

Nicknames

PranaNav

Famous Bearers

  • ★Pranav Mistry (1981-)
    Indian computer scientist and inventor known for the SixthSense wearable interface
  • ★Pranav Dhanawade (2000-)
    Indian cricketer who scored a record 1,009 runs in a single innings

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Frequently Asked

What does Pranav mean?

Pranav means the sacred syllable Om.

How do you pronounce Pranav?

Pranav is pronounced PRAH-nav (/ˈprɑː.næv/), with 2 syllables.

Is Pranav a boy's name?

Yes, Pranav is used as a boy's name.

How popular is the name Pranav?

Sanskrit meaning firmly established; pranava = Om is unambiguous.

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