Priyanka: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Priyanka – Meaning: beloved, affectionate one – Origin: Hindi (from Sanskrit priya, 'beloved') – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: pree-YAHNG-kah


Priyanka is a Hindi (from Sanskrit priya, 'beloved') girl's name meaning “beloved, affectionate one”. It appears in our list of 200+ Baby Names That Mean Love — Tender Picks Across Every Language.

Meaning & Origin of Priyanka

Meaning: Beloved, affectionate one.

Origin: Hindi (from Sanskrit priya, 'beloved').

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Priyanka

Phonetic: pree-YAHNG-kah   IPA: /priˈjɑːŋkə/

Popularity of Priyanka

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1983–2024.

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