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Pranshi

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Pronounced PRAHN-shee /ˈprΙ‘n.Κƒi/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit β€” variously 'a part/portion of the supreme being' or linked to prana, 'life-breath, vitality'; the gloss variesLow

In 30 seconds: A ray of the supreme: Pranshi is Sanskrit for 'a part of the supreme; full of life'. Lyrical, devout, and warm (said 'PRAHN-shee').
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningFrom Sanskrit β€” variously 'a part/portion of the supreme being' or linked to prana, 'life-breath, vitality'; the gloss varies
U.S. rank (2024)#5550 β†˜ Falling
2024 U.S. births23 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 150

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 202320132024

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

Pranshi comes from Sanskrit β€” variously understood as 'a part, a portion, a ray of the supreme being' (amsha, 'a part') and as linked to prana, 'life-breath, vital energy' (the gloss varies, which we note). A lyrical, devout, modern Indian girls' name (said 'PRAHN-shee').

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, a-ray-of-the-supreme at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Pranshi ties to Sanskrit β€” variously 'a part or ray of the supreme being' and prana, 'life-breath, vitality' β€” a lyrical, devout modern Indian name (the gloss varies, which we note; said 'PRAHN-shee').
Overall data confidence 58%
Sanskrit references β€” Pranshi β€” gloss varies

Variations

PranshikaPranjal

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Pranshi mean?

Pranshi is Sanskrit, variously 'a part/ray of the supreme' or linked to prana, 'life-breath'; the gloss varies.

How do you pronounce Pranshi?

It's said PRAHN-shee /ˈprΙ‘n.Κƒi/ β€” two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Pranshi a boy or girl name?

Pranshi is a girl's name.

How popular is Pranshi?

Pranshi is a rare name in the U.S.

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