The baby name Prasun is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced PRAH-soon (IPA: /prəˈsuːn/ or /prɑːˈsuːn/).
Prasun is Sanskrit in Origin.
The baby name Prasun is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced PRAH-soon (IPA: /prəˈsuːn/ or /prɑːˈsuːn/).
Prasun is Sanskrit in Origin.
Prasun is a masculine given name from Sanskrit प्रसून (prasūna), meaning “flower” or “blossom.” The term appears in classical Sanskrit poetry and lexicons as a poetic word for a bloom, conveying freshness, beauty, and auspicious beginnings. Through Indo-Aryan languages such as Hindi and Bengali, the name has remained in use across North India, Bengal, Nepal, and the broader South Asian diaspora, often chosen for its gentle, nature-centered imagery and devotional associations.
Common variants and transliterations include Prasoon (reflecting the long ū in Hindi orthography), Prasūna (IAST), and the feminine Prasuna/Prasoona in several South Indian languages. Related spellings may adapt to regional scripts and pronunciation. Notable bearers such as the Indian poet-lyricist Prasoon Joshi and footballer-politician Prasun Banerjee have helped keep the name visible in modern times, while its ancient root ties it to enduring literary and cultural traditions.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IN | 0 | #71 | 1 | 2,963 | |
| QA | 0 | #106 | 1 | 7,011 | |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #303 | 1 | 7,909 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #369 | 1 | 8,477 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #555 | 22 | 10,045 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #555 | 3 | 12,905 |
| BH | 0 | #583 | 5 | 17,937 | |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #653 | 2 | 13,121 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #735 | 9 | 18,093 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #737 | 3 | 17,960 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #804 | 3 | 18,755 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #891 | 111 | 16,750 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #911 | 8 | 17,948 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,079 | 14 | 22,615 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,605 | 10 | 28,008 |
Prasun is popular in 13 countries — most recent births per country:
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