The baby name Prahlada is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced PRAH-hlah-dah (approx. IPA: /prəˈhlɑːdə/).
The baby name Prahlada is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced PRAH-hlah-dah (approx. IPA: /prəˈhlɑːdə/).
Prahlada is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.
Prahlada is a masculine Sanskrit name derived from the compound pra- (intensifying prefix) + hlāda (delight, joy), yielding the sense “great joy,” “ecstasy,” or “one who is exceedingly delighted.” It appears in classical Sanskrit with the long ā (Prahlāda). Common modern variants and transliterations include Prahlad, Prahalad, Prahladan (South India), and regionally Prohlad (Bengali).
Anchored in the Bhagavata and Vishnu Puranas, Prahlada is the saintly son of the tyrant Hiranyakashipu, famed for unwavering devotion to Vishnu and rescued by the Narasimha avatar. His story underlies Holika Dahan at Holi, symbolizing the triumph of faith over oppression. The name has enjoyed steady use across India, especially in Vaishnava communities, and is kept alive through retellings in bhakti poetry, folk theatre, and films such as the pioneering Telugu “Bhakta Prahlada.” Parents choose it for its auspicious connotations of bliss, fearlessness, and steadfast devotion.
Prahlada is exceptionally rare. There are only 12 recorded uses on record, spread over 5 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #743 | 1 | 18,093 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #803 | 4 | 18,755 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,036 | 4 | 16,750 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,690 | 2 | 28,008 |
Prahlada is popular in 5 countries — most recent births per country:
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