Indian name meaning
Pragya
♀ GirlPrag·ya · 2 syllables
Wisdom; intelligence
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
- Also spelled
- Prajna
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Thoughtful, analytical and spiritual — drawn to depth, wisdom and quiet study.
| P | r | a | g | y | a |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
8 + 2 + 1 + 3 + 1 + 1 = 16, then 1 + 6 = 7. So Pragya carries the name number 7.
About the name Pragya
Pragya is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Wisdom; intelligence.”
Spoken aloud it is Prag·ya — 2 syllables. You will also see it written as Prajna; both spellings are the same name. Pragya is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Pragya mean?
Pragya means “Wisdom; intelligence.” It is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Pragya a boy or a girl name?
Pragya is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Pragya?
Pragya is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Pragya?
Pragya has 2 syllables and is said as Prag·ya.
What are the other spellings of Pragya?
Pragya is also commonly spelled Prajna. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Pragya?
In the Chaldean system, Pragya has the name number 7, “The Seeker.”
Is Pragya a common name in India?
Pragya does not appear in the set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records we check. Those cover adults, so a name popular with today's newborns can still score zero.
What names go well with Pragya?
For a brother to Pragya, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Padmanabh, Pankaj, Paras or Dhirendra all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Pragya?
Bhagya, Aditya, Shaurya or Aadhya share Pragya's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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