At a Glance
- Meaning
- Breath, vital life force
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Pronunciation
- PRAH-nə
Prana is a Sanskrit name meaning “breath, vital life force”. It appears in our list of 150+ Baby Names That Mean Life — Vibrant, Vital, and Full of Energy.
Meaning & Origin of Prana
Meaning: Breath, vital life force.
Origin: Sanskrit.
How to Pronounce Prana
PRAH-nəIPA /ˈprɑːnə/
Popularity of Prana
Prana doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Prana
Similar Names
Atman · Aayushi · Sanjeev · Ayush · Sanjeevani · Ayushmaan
