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Pranith

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Pranith

Pronounced pruh-NEETH /prəˈniːθ/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit Pranith (Pranit), 'well-led; humble; guided; modest.' A gentle, virtue-leaning name in Indian tradition.Low

In 30 seconds: A gentle Sanskrit name: Pranith means 'well-led; humble; guided' (said 'pruh-NEETH'). Soft and warm.
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit Pranith (Pranit), 'well-led; humble; guided; modest.' A gentle, virtue-leaning name in Indian tradition.
U.S. rank (2022)#11955 ↘ Falling
2022 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2013
Total births (all-time)≈ 32

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201320072022

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

Pranith comes from the Sanskrit for 'humble; well-led; guided.' It reads gentle and warm, familiar in India and rare in the U.S. (said 'pruh-NEETH').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, gentle, and warm.

Did you know? Pranith is Sanskrit for 'well-led; humble; guided' - a quietly virtuous name carried in Indian families (said 'pruh-NEETH').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Pranith — Sanskrit 'humble; well-led'

Variations

PranitPraneethPranth

Nicknames

PraniNeeth

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Pranith mean?

Pranith is Sanskrit for 'well-led; humble; guided; modest' - a gentle, virtue-leaning name.

How do you pronounce Pranith?

It's said pruh-NEETH /prəˈniːθ/ — two syllables, stress on the last.

Is Pranith a boy or girl name?

Pranith is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Pranith?

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

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