The baby name Pran is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /prɑːn/ — PRAHN or PRAAN.
Pran is Sanskrit in Origin.
The baby name Pran is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /prɑːn/ — PRAHN or PRAAN.
Pran is Sanskrit in Origin.
Pran is a primarily masculine Indian name from Sanskrit prāṇa (प्राण), meaning "breath," "life," or the vital energy that animates all beings. In Vedic and Upanishadic thought - and in yoga - the idea of prāṇa signifies life force, giving the name associations of vitality, spirit, and longevity across Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Nepali, and other Indo-Aryan languages.
As a given name, Pran saw broad use through the 20th century and remains familiar across South Asia and its diaspora. Variants and spellings include Praan (marking the long vowel) and Prān; in Bengali it is commonly rendered and pronounced closer to "Pron." A less common feminine counterpart is Prana, while diminutives are rare. The name’s modern visibility was boosted by the acclaimed Indian film actor Pran (1920–2013).
| Pran Pran was a famous Indian actor, best known for his roles as a villain in Bollywood films. He starred in classics like 'Zanjeer', 'Don', and 'Amar Akbar Anthony'. His career spanned several decades, making him a household name in Indian cinema. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IN | 0 | #70 | 2 | 2,963 | |
| KW | 0 | #121 | 1 | 5,216 | |
| OM | 0 | #121 | 1 | 6,215 | |
| ID | Boys | 0 | #135 | 1 | 4,130 |
| BN | Boys | 0 | #139 | 1 | 6,332 |
| SI | Girls | 0 | #177 | 1 | 2,769 |
| AE | 0 | #187 | 1 | 10,220 | |
| BD | 0 | #215 | 13 | 5,992 | |
| AL | Girls | 0 | #225 | 3 | 4,141 |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #249 | 1 | 6,293 |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #255 | 2 | 7,111 |
| GR | Boys | 0 | #272 | 2 | 6,912 |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #329 | 1 | 7,429 |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #339 | 1 | 7,570 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #341 | 3 | 15,378 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #345 | 13 | 8,477 |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #398 | 9 | 8,413 |
| BO | 0 | #408 | 1 | 6,868 | |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #408 | 1 | 11,440 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #428 | 2 | 13,098 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #484 | 93 | 10,045 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #524 | 2 | 11,303 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #526 | 1 | 12,621 |
| BH | 0 | #536 | 18 | 17,937 | |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #545 | 1 | 8,334 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #557 | 1 | 12,905 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #565 | 1 | 10,162 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #595 | 3 | 20,968 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #622 | 1 | 9,244 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #654 | 1 | 13,121 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #676 | 22 | 17,960 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #691 | 7 | 13,071 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #698 | 10 | 18,093 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #750 | 20 | 18,755 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #859 | 23 | 17,948 |
| TN | 0 | #860 | 6 | 13,765 | |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #911 | 91 | 16,750 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 1 | 14,742 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 6 | 25,931 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,062 | 31 | 22,615 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,070 | 3 | 24,821 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,091 | 21 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,102 | 27 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,141 | 36 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,253 | 2 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,267 | 6 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,556 | 59 | 28,008 |
Pran is popular in 32 countries — most recent births per country:
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