Boy Name Indian · Sanskrit

Pavan

Pronunciation /PAV-an/

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“pure wind”

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Pavan's Numerology

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9
The Humanitarian
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GenderBoy
OriginSanskrit
Starting soundPa
Numerology9 · The Humanitarian
Name-based RashiKanya (Virgo)
Traditional gemstoneEmerald
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P → Kanya (Virgo)
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Meaning of Pavan

Pavan is a boy name of Sanskrit origin, popular among Indian families. It means “wind, sacred”.

Pavan's Style

Sanskrit Indian Timeless Medium Boy

Pavan at a Glance

Popularity
85/100
Modern Style
50/100
Uniqueness
15/100
Pronunciation
88/100

Pavan is a very popular, easy to pronounce, widely familiar name with a balanced character.

Pavan Popularity Graph

🇮🇳 India · rank by year (#1 = most popular)

#58#75#912015201920232026
Status
Moderately Popular
Direction
↑ Rising
Est. Position
~#58

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Pavan Name Profile

Meaningpure wind
OriginIndian · Sanskrit
GenderBoy Name
First LetterP
Letters5
Syllables2
Baby Name Generator Popularity Score85/100

Very Popular · internal score, not an official ranking

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