Indian name meaning
Prahlad
♂ BoyPrah·lad · 2 syllables
Joy; the devoted prince Prahlada
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Caring, responsible and warm — a natural carer drawn to family and harmony.
| P | r | a | h | l | a | d |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
8 + 2 + 1 + 5 + 3 + 1 + 4 = 24, then 2 + 4 = 6. So Prahlad carries the name number 6.
About the name Prahlad
Prahlad is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Joy; the devoted prince Prahlada.”
Spoken aloud it is Prah·lad — 2 syllables. Prahlad turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Prahlad mean?
Prahlad means “Joy; the devoted prince Prahlada.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Prahlad a boy or a girl name?
Prahlad is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Prahlad?
Prahlad is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Prahlad?
Prahlad has 2 syllables and is said as Prah·lad.
What is the numerology number of the name Prahlad?
In the Chaldean system, Prahlad has the name number 6, “The Nurturer.”
Is Prahlad a common name in India?
Prahlad appears 7 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Prahlad?
For a sister to Prahlad, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Padma, Palak, Panna or Rekha all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Prahlad?
Ninad, Ahmad, Asad or Saad share Prahlad's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
See all names starting with P →Search another name →
Free tools on Toolsioplus
✓ Meaning verified against widely-accepted sources. Many Indian names carry more than one.