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prajna

prajna

9.9
A female name from South Asia that means wisdom
  • proper noun
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  • In many South Asian cultures, the name Prajna represents deep understanding.

Examples

  • My friend's daughter is named Prajna, a name that reflects her parents' belief in wisdom.

  • Prajna - Knowledge.

  • We have seen that "wisdom" (prajna) plays a crucial role in Buddhism.

    Academic text (1999)
  • While the Prajna-paramita Sutras introduce this new understanding of sunyata, it is the second-century philosopher, Nagarjuna, who presents the systematic explication of the doctrine.

    Academic text (1999)
  • Prajna is a popular name for girls in India, symbolizing wisdom.

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Prajna as a name comes from the Sanskrit prajñā, meaning 'wisdom' or 'understanding', so families choose this name for a girl to wish her clear thought and wisdom.