Boy name
Prana name meaning
“breath, vital force”
Prana is a masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning breath or vital force. It comes from the word prāṇa, which refers to breath or the force that sustains life. Both meanings belong to the source word, giving the name its connected senses of breath and sustaining vitality.
What does Prana mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Prana
From Sanskrit prāṇa, meaning breath or the vital force sustaining life.
Name combinations with Prana
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Prana, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Prana: breath, vital force
- Atma: spirit or true self
- Gading: elephant tusk; ivory material
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Prana Mahar Aprilianto
Meaning of each word
- Prana: breath, vital force
- Mahar: a gift stipulated in marriage
- Aprilianto: associated with April
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Prana Yogaswara
Meaning of each word
- Prana: breath, vital force
- Yogaswara: voice and spiritual union
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Meaning of each word
- Sugiyarto: abundant in wealth
- Prana: breath, vital force
- Respati: Brihaspati; Jupiter; Thursday
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Prana Angga
Meaning of each word
- Prana: breath, vital force
- Angga: body, limb
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Meaning of each word
- Prana: breath, vital force
- Mahesa: buffalo
- Dedek: younger sibling; affectionate address for a child
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How to pronounce Prana
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /prana/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦥꦿꦤ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮕᮢᮔ |
Is Prana a boy’s name?
Yes, Prana is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Prana ranks #4,392 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Prana
- Praja♂People, country or kingdom
- Prama♂Valid, accurate knowledge
- Prang♂War, battle
- Permana♂Measure, limit, quantity
- Perdana♂The first or foremost
- Prima♂♀Excellent, of very high quality
- Panca♂♀Five, the fifth number
- Pradana♂The foremost, a leader
- Pranata♂Order
- Pramana♂Measure, evidence, basis of knowledge
- Priatna♂♀Alert, careful
- Prabu♂King, ruler
Names with related meanings
- Umar♂Life, longevity
- Irawan♂Possessing freshness or vitality
- Yahya♂The prophet John's name
- Sugeng♂Safe, alive and well
- Sukma♂♀Soul, spirit of life
- Imran♂Prosperity, flourishing life
- Amran♂Prosperity, flourishing life
- Waluyo♂Recovered, safe, and well
- Yuwono♂Young, in one's youth
- Muda♂Young, still youthful
- Anom♂Young, youthful
- Margono♂Path, life's path
Famous people named Prana
- SN Prana Putra Sohe · b. 1967
- Prana Rifsana · b. 1973
FAQ about the name Prana
What is the meaning of Prana?
Prana means breath, vital force. From Sanskrit prāṇa, meaning breath or the vital force sustaining life.
Is Prana a boy’s name?
Yes, Prana is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Prana?
Prana is of Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Prana have?
Prana has 2 syllables (Pra-na) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Prana?
Prana ranks #4,392 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Prana?
Some ideas: Prana Atma Gading; Prana Mahar Aprilianto; Prana Yogaswara.
Famous people named Prana?
Notable people named Prana include SN Prana Putra Sohe, Prana Rifsana.
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