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Prayan
How to Pronounce Prayan
Pronounced PRAH-yahn /ΛprΙ.jΙn/Medium
Meaning: From Sanskrit prayana, 'a journey, a setting out, a departure; an advance' (a modern -an name); the gloss variesLow
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
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History & Origin
Prayan comes from Sanskrit prayana, 'a journey, a setting out, a departure; an advance, progress' β a crisp, modern name across India, evoking forward motion (the precise modern gloss varies, which we note; said 'PRAH-yahn').
In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, a-journey-and-advance at the root, and crisp.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Prayan mean?
Prayan is Sanskrit for 'a journey, a setting out; an advance'; the modern gloss varies, which we note.
How do you pronounce Prayan?
It's said PRAH-yahn /ΛprΙ.jΙn/ β two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Prayan a boy or girl name?
Prayan is a boy's name.
How popular is Prayan?
Prayan is a rare name in the U.S.