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Pranshu

♂ Boy

Pronounced PRUHN-shoo /ˈprən.ʃu/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit, joining prana ('life') and anshu ('ray; portion'), read roughly 'a ray of life; a portion of vital energy.' A modern Indian name.Low

In 30 seconds: A Sanskrit name: Pranshu means 'a ray of life' (said 'PRUHN-shoo'). Bright and modern.
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit, joining prana ('life') and anshu ('ray; portion'), read roughly 'a ray of life; a portion of vital energy.' A modern Indian name.
U.S. rank (2024)#11944 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 84

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201020032024

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

Pranshu joins the Sanskrit prana ('life') and anshu ('ray'), read 'a ray of life; a portion of vital energy.' A modern Indian name. Rare in the U.S. (said 'PRUHN-shoo').

It appears rarely in the U.S., mostly in Indian families. Rare, bright, and meaning-rich.

Did you know? Pranshu blends the Sanskrit prana ('life') and anshu ('ray'), read 'a ray of life; a portion of vitality' — a bright modern Indian name (said 'PRUHN-shoo').
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References — Pranshu — Sanskrit prana + anshu 'ray of life'

Variations

PranshooPranshulAnshu

Nicknames

PranShu

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Pranshu mean?

Pranshu is Sanskrit, joining prana ('life') and anshu ('ray'), read 'a ray of life.'

How do you pronounce Pranshu?

It's said PRUHN-shoo /ˈprən.ʃu/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Pranshu a boy or girl name?

Pranshu is a boy's name.

How popular is Pranshu?

Pranshu is rare in the U.S., seen mostly in Indian families.

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