Girl name
Prabha name meaning
“radiance, brilliance”
Prabha is a feminine name from Sanskrit prabhā, meaning radiance or brilliance. The Sanskrit word supplies both the form of the name and its meaning. Radiance and brilliance express the sense of shining light conveyed by prabhā, so both belong to the explanation of this name.
What does Prabha mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Prabha
Prabha derives from Sanskrit prabhā, meaning radiance or brilliance.
How to pronounce Prabha
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /prabha/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦥꦿꦧ꧀ꦲ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮕᮢᮘ᮪ᮠ |
Is Prabha a girl’s name?
Yes, Prabha is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Prabha ranks #2,781 among girl names in our data sample (1 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Names with related meanings
- Nur♂♀Light, illuminating radiance
- Nurul♂♀Light of
- Dian♂♀Lamp, illuminating light
- Noor♂♀Light, illuminating radiance
- Nurhayati♀Light of life
- Nuraini♀Light of my eye
- Noer♂♀Light, illuminating radiance
- Cahya♂♀Light, radiance
- Nurjanah♀Light of paradise
- Zahra♀Radiant and luminous
- Nelly♀Light, in traditional interpretation
- Nurhasanah♀Light of goodness
FAQ about the name Prabha
What is the meaning of Prabha?
Prabha means radiance, brilliance. Prabha derives from Sanskrit prabhā, meaning radiance or brilliance.
Is Prabha a girl’s name?
Yes, Prabha is used mostly as a girl’s name.
What is the origin of the name Prabha?
Prabha is of Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Prabha have?
Prabha has 2 syllables (Prab-ha) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Prabha?
Prabha ranks #2,781 among girl names in our data sample (1 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
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