Prajwal Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Sanskrit
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Prajwal means 'bright' or 'luminous'.
Meaning of the Name Prajwal
Prajwal is a Sanskrit name meaning 'bright' or 'luminous'. It is derived from the word 'prajvala' which means 'to shine'. The name is often given to boys and is considered to represent intelligence, knowledge, and wisdom. It is a popular name in India, particularly in the states of Karnataka and Maharashtra.
Popularity of the Name Prajwal
The popularity for the name Prajwal peaked in popularity in the year 2012 with 11 births, which ranked number 16,751 out of 31,315 unique names for that year. Prajwal had the most male births in 2012 with 11, which ranked number 7,049 out of 14,248 male names. The number of births for the name Prajwal has declined sharply over the last ten years from 11 births to 6 births, a decline of -45.45%. Among males, Prajwal has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 11 births to 6 births, a decline of -45.45%.
Nationwide Popularity of Prajwal
- 10 Year Trend of Prajwal: -45.45%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Prajwal: -45.45%
Popularity of Prajwal by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Prajwal. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Prajwal in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Prajwal is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Prajwal
- Total Births of Prajwal: 6 (-5.88%)
- Male Births of Prajwal: 6 (-5.88%)
Given the downward trend of Prajwal over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -5.88% decrease in total births, for a total of 6 births in 2024. Male births for Prajwal have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 6 male births in 2024, a decrease of -5.88%.