Prashant
Meaning of Prashant
Prashant is a male name of Hindi origin. It is pronounced as pruh-SHANT (/pɹəˈʃænt/). This name has variations, with one being Prashanta. In the United States, Prashant has been given to newborn boys since at least 1970. While its popularity has fluctuated over the years, it consistently ranks in the top 15,000 names. Parents who choose the name Prashant for their son may be drawn to its unique sound and cultural significance.
Pronunciation
Hindi
- Pronunced as pruh-SHANT (/pɹəˈʃænt/)
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Notable People Named Prashant
| Prashant Bhushan is an Indian public interest lawyer known for his involvement in the India Against Corruption movement and as a founder of the Aam Aadmi Party. |
| Prashant Kishor, also known as PK, is an Indian political strategist and tactician with a background in public health programs funded by the United Nations. |
| Prashant Tamang, an Indian singer and film actor from Kathmandu, rose to fame as the winner of Indian Idol Season 3 in 2007. |
| Prashant Pillai is an Indian-born British computer scientist, known for his expertise in security and privacy for communication networks, and his leadership in national and international research projects. |
| Prashant V. Kamat is a renowned professor of chemistry and biochemistry at the University of Notre Dame, with a strong background in physical chemistry and extensive research experience. |
| Prashant Bhargava was an Indian-American filmmaker and designer known for his evocative short films and documentaries. |
| Prashant Bose, also known as Kishan or Kishan da, is a senior Politburo member of the Communist Party of India (Maoist) and a prominent figure in Left-wing politics in India. |
| Prashant Chopra is an Indian cricketer known for his achievements in the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup and his record-breaking performances in the Ranji Trophy representing Himachal Pradesh. |
| Prashant Thakur is an Indian politician from Maharashtra and a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party. |
| Prashant More is an Indian carrom player and a two-time world champion in 2016 and 2018. |
| Prashant Khemka - Prashant R. Khemka is a CFA and the founder of WhiteOak Capital Management, known for his role as the former CIO of emerging market equities at Goldman Sachs. |
| Prashant Awasthi is a Nepalese professional footballer known for his role as a midfielder for the Nepal national team and Satdobato Youth Club. |
| Prashant Solanki is an Indian cricketer known for his impressive performances in List A, Twenty20, and first-class cricket matches. |
| Prashant Kumar Ghosh was an Indian politician and Member of Parliament, representing Ranchi, Bihar in the Lok Sabha as a member of the Indian National Congress. |
| Prashant Choudhary is an Indian professional footballer known for his role as a Defender for I-League club Rajasthan United. |
