Looking for a Hindu baby boy name starting with the letter P? Here are 111 Hindu boy names beginning with P, each with its meaning, including Pranav (Om; sacred sound), Parth (King, Arjuna), Pranay (Love, affection).
Hindu names are usually rooted in Sanskrit. Many come from the names of gods and goddesses, the Vedas and the great epics, or from qualities such as courage, wisdom and devotion. Many families also consult the baby’s rashi or nakshatra, which suggests auspicious starting syllables, so it helps to have a long list for each letter.
Hindu boy names starting with P and their meanings
Pranav – Om; sacred sound
Parth – King, Arjuna
Pranay – Love, affection
Prakash – Light, brightness
Pradyumna – Son of Lord Krishna
Pavan – Wind
Pradeep – Lamp, light
Prabhakar – Sun, light source
Prashant – Calm, peaceful
Parashar – Sage, a mythical bird
Pramod – Happiness, joy
Pranesh – Lord of life
Parikshit – Name of an ancient king
Pranjal – Honest, simple
Prashit – Clear, definite
Prithvi – Earth
Prabodh – Wisdom, consciousness
Prabhas – Lustrous, radiant
Pritesh – Lover of truth
Pranshu – Tall, supreme
Pratap – Dignity, glory
Prabhu – Lord, master
Pratham – First, foremost
Pradyot – Bright, shining
Pradyumn – Son of Lord Krishna
Parthiv – Earthly, made of earth
Paritosh – Contentment, satisfaction
Pratik – Symbol, image
Pranit – Modest, humble
Prasoon – Flower
Pravin – Skilled, talented
Prabhav – Origin, source
Prathamesh – Lord Ganesh
Paavan – Pure, sacred
Padmanabh – Lord Vishnu, lotus navel
Padmakar – Treasure of lotuses
Padmesh – Lord of lotus
Pallav – New leaves
Panav – Prince
Pankaj – Lotus
Paramjeet – Supreme victory
Paramesh – Supreme lord
Parameshwar – Supreme god
Parashuram – Sixth avatar of Vishnu
Parijat – Celestial flower
Parimal – Fragrance
Paras – Touchstone
Pavak – Fire, pure
Pawan – Wind
Prabal – Strong
Prabhat – Morning
Pradyun – Bright
Prafull – Cheerful, blooming
Pragyan – Wisdom
Prahlad – Joy, devotee of Vishnu
Prajwal – Bright, radiant
Prakhar – Sharp, intelligent
Pramit – Wise
Pranil – Life
Prasad – Offering, blessing
Prasanna – Cheerful
Prateek – Symbol
Pravar – Chief, superior
Preetam – Beloved
Prem – Love
Prithviraj – King of the earth
Priyank – Beloved
Priyansh – Loved one
Punit – Pure
Purab – East
Purushottam – Best among men, Vishnu
Pushkar – Lotus, holy lake
Pushpak – Mythical flying chariot
Pushpesh – Lord of flowers
Piyush – Nectar
Pitambar – Lord Vishnu, yellow-clad
Padmaj – Lord Brahma
Palash – A flowering tree
Parmeet – Wisdom
Pinak – Bow of Shiva
Pinakin – Lord Shiva
Pradip – Lamp
Prakul – Handsome
Pranith – Humble
Prasun – Flower
Pratyush – Dawn
Pravesh – Entrance
Pritam – Beloved
Priyesh – Loved one
Puneet – Pure
Purnendu – Full moon
Pushan – A sun god
Pulkit – Thrilled
Parag – Pollen
Paramananda – Supreme bliss
Prajesh – Lord of people
Pramath – Horse
Pranjivan – Life
Prashanth – Calm
Pratul – Plenty
Prayag – Confluence
Premal – Loving
Prithu – A king
Purandar – Lord Indra
Pranshul – Tall
Pavitra – Pure
Pinaki – Lord Shiva
Pratyaksh – Evident
Padmanabhan – Lord Vishnu
Parvesh – Lord of celebration
Patanjali – Author of the Yoga Sutras
Tips for choosing the right name
- Keep a shortlist of 3–5 names and see which one feels right after a few days.
- Check the meaning and spelling with elders or a religious teacher if the name has spiritual significance.
- Consider how the name sounds in the languages your family speaks.
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