Girl Name Indian · Sanskrit

Pragya

Pronunciation /PRAGY-a/

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“wisdom”

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Pragya's Numerology

Free

The Expression (Destiny) number, calculated from the letters of Pragya.

5
The Free Spirit
Keyword: Freedom
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GenderGirl
OriginSanskrit
Starting soundPr
Numerology5 · The Free Spirit
Name-based RashiKanya (Virgo)
Traditional gemstoneEmerald
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P → Kanya (Virgo)
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Lucky gemstone: Emerald
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Meaning of Pragya

Pragya is a girl name of Sanskrit origin, popular among Indian families. It means “Wisdom, intelligence”.

Pragya's Style

Sanskrit Indian Timeless Medium Girl

Pragya at a Glance

Popularity
87/100
Modern Style
50/100
Uniqueness
13/100
Pronunciation
88/100

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

Pragya Popularity Graph

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

#40#52#632015201920232026
Status
Popular
Direction
↑ Rising
Est. Position
~#40

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Pragya Name Profile

Meaningwisdom
OriginIndian · Sanskrit
GenderGirl Name
First LetterP
Letters6
Syllables2
Baby Name Spot Popularity Score87/100

Very Popular · internal score, not an official ranking

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