The baby name Prasha is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced PRAH-shah (IPA: /ˈprɑːʃə/).
The baby name Prasha is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced PRAH-shah (IPA: /ˈprɑːʃə/).
Prasha is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.
Prasha is a modern Indian given name with roots in Sanskrit. The element pra- “forth, intensely” combines with bases related to śam/śānti “peace, welfare” and śaṁs “praise, commendation.” Hence readings include “peaceful/serene,” “praiseworthy,” or “one who praises/speaks auspiciously.” It is phonetically close to widely used names like Prashanti (tranquility) and Prashansa (praise).
As a standalone, Prasha gained currency in the late 20th century across South Asia and the diaspora, typically for girls but occasionally unisex. It often began as a clipped form or affectionate short name for Prashanti/Prashanthi and similar compounds, then stabilized as an independent choice. Variant spellings and related forms include Praasha/Prashaa, Prashanthi/Prashanti, Prashansa/Prashansha, Prashasti (f.), and Prashant/Prashanth (m.). Note that Parasha/Parashah (Hebrew) and Parasha (a Russian diminutive of Praskovya) are etymologically unrelated despite superficial similarity.
Prasha is rarely chosen. In all, it turns up just 34 times, across 8 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #653 | 2 | 13,121 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #697 | 1 | 13,071 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #915 | 4 | 17,948 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,035 | 5 | 16,750 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,067 | 6 | 24,821 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,233 | 4 | 25,928 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,684 | 8 | 28,008 |
Prasha is popular in 8 countries — most recent births per country:
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