What origin is the name Prahallad?

Prahallad comes from sanskrit naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Prahallad a popular name?

Prahallad is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Prahallad?

Names from the same sanskrit tradition pair naturally with Prahallad — for example Maya, Veda, Divya. You can browse more on our sanskrit names page.

How is Prahallad written in its native script?

Prahallad is written प्रहलाद.

What is the rashi of the name Prahallad?

Prahallad starts with the syllable “Pa” (पा), which traditionally belongs to Uttara Phalguni nakshatra, pada 3, in Kanya rashi (Virgo).

Prahallad

Q: Is Prahallad a rare name?

Yes. Prahallad does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Prahallad

Prahallad

Boy

sanskrit

3 syllables

Prahallad is a sanskrit boy's name meaning "A Sanskrit name meaning 'filled with joy.' In Hindu mythology, he is the son of Hiranyakashipu and a devoted follower of Vishnu.", Rashi Kanya.

The meaning of Prahallad is "A Sanskrit name meaning 'filled with joy.' In Hindu mythology, he is the son of Hiranyakashipu and a devoted follower of Vishnu." — a boy name of sanskrit origin. At 9 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Hindi script: प्रहलाद
Rashi: Kanya
Nakshatra: uttara phalguni (Pa)
Origin: sanskrit
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A Sanskrit name meaning 'filled with joy.' In Hindu mythology, he is the son of Hiranyakashipu and a devoted follower of Vishnu.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Written as प्रहलाद

Quick answers about Prahallad

Very rare in US records

What does Prahallad mean?

Prahallad is a boy name of sanskrit origin meaning "A Sanskrit name meaning 'filled with joy.' In Hindu mythology, he is the son of Hiranyakashipu and a devoted follower of Vishnu.".

Is Prahallad a rare name?

Yes. Prahallad does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Prahallad

Maya Veda Divya Ahana Uma Nidhi

Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Pa (पा)
Rashi: Kanya (Virgo)
Nakshatra: Uttara Phalguni, pada 3
Name number: 1

By tradition, names starting with “Pa” suit babies born in Uttara Phalguni nakshatra (pada 3), which falls in Kanya rashi. The name number uses Chaldean numerology.

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Names with a similar meaning to Prahallad

Prahallad means "A Sanskrit name meaning 'filled with joy.' In Hindu mythology, he is the son of Hiranyakashipu and a devoted follower of Vishnu." — these names share that spirit.