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Pran

/PRAN/

Meaning: Sacred syllable Om

Pran at a glance

Meaning: Sacred syllable Om
Origin: Sanskrit
Religion: Hindu
Gender: boy
Pronunciation: PRAN
Syllables: 1
Popularity: uncommon
Variants & Spellings: Pranav, Pranev, Praenav, Prania, Pranna, Praanah

Lucky details for Pran

Number: 7
Color: Sea Green
Stone: Amethyst
Flower: Water Lily
Day: Monday
Planet: Neptune
Zodiac: Pisces
Metal: Platinum

Pran is a Sanskrit name meaning “sacred syllable om”. It is a spelling variant of Pranav and carries exactly the same meaning, with a softer, more modern look on paper. Parents choose Pran for its 1-syllable rhythm and its association with thoughtful, imaginative, drawn to meaning. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Pran reduce to 7, a number linked with Neptune and with people who are insightful, spiritual, an original and independent thinker.

Numerology

Chaldean value 7 — Thoughtful, imaginative, drawn to meaning.

Personality

Thoughtful, imaginative, drawn to meaning

Positive Traits

Insightful, spiritual, an original and independent thinker

Negative Traits

Needs quiet time and can seem distant when overwhelmed

Career Suggestions

Science, psychology, writing, film, philosophy

Nicknames

Prai Pry

Middle Names

Parth Parteh Praanna

Sibling Names

Aanya Adveek Anjaly Charve

Compatible Names

Aarav Aarya Akshaiya Aneeketa Arnaah Cheereg

FAQs about the name Pran

What does the name Pran mean?

Pran means “sacred syllable om” and comes from a Sanskrit root.

Is Pran a boy or girl name?

Pran is most often used as a boy name today.

How do you pronounce Pran?

Pran is pronounced PRAN (1 syllables).

What is the lucky number for Pran?

The lucky number for Pran is 7, ruled by Neptune.

What are good nicknames for Pran?

Popular short forms include Prai, Pry.