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Prayer
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Pronounced PRAIR /ˈprɛr/High
Meaning: From the English word prayer — 'a devout petition/entreaty to God'; a modern virtue/word-name; we note the wordLow
In 30 seconds: A prayer; a petition to God: Prayer is a word-name. Warm, modern, and gentle. We note the word.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom the English word prayer — 'a devout petition/entreaty to God'; a modern virtue/word-name; we note the word
U.S. rank (2024)#9632 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 14
History & Origin
Prayer comes from the English word prayer — 'a devout petition/entreaty to God'; a modern virtue/word-name (we note the word). A warm, modern name (said 'PRAIR').
In the U.S. it appears very recently as a virtue word-name. Rare, a-prayer at the root, and warm.
Did you know? Prayer is an English word-name — 'a devout petition to God' — a warm, meaningful virtue name (we note the word; said 'PRAIR').
Overall data confidence 24%
References — Prayer — English word-name
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Prayer mean?
Prayer is an English virtue word-name — 'a devout petition to God'. We note the word.
How do you pronounce Prayer?
It's said PRAIR /ˈprɛr/ — one syllable.
Is Prayer a boy or girl name?
Prayer is a boy's name here (it is also used for girls).
How popular is Prayer?
Prayer is a very rare name in the U.S.