Prashast (प्रशस्त) is a Hindu boy name meaning “Praised, excellent”.
Prashast means “Praised, excellent”. Prashast (प्रशस्त · ప్రశస్త్) is a classical Sanskrit Hindu boy's name meaning “Praised, excellent”. It comes from the Sanskrit praśasta. By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, “प्र” falls in Uttara Phalguni nakshatra, pada 3, within Kanya rashi (Virgo).
Prashast name meaning at a glance
| Fact | Prashast |
|---|---|
| Meaning | Praised, excellent |
| Gender | Hindu boy name |
| Origin | Classical Sanskrit |
| Style | Classic |
| Devanagari | प्रशस्त |
| Telugu | ప్రశస్త్ |
| Sanskrit (IAST) | praśasta |
| Pronunciation | Pra-shast |
| First syllable | प्र |
| Nakshatra | Uttara Phalguni (pada 3) |
| Rashi | Kanya (Virgo) |
| Numerology | 9 (Chaldean) · 3 (Pythagorean) |
| Themes | Glory, victory & leadership |
Meaning and origin of Prashast
Prashast is a classical Sanskrit name: the Sanskrit word praśasta, meaning “Praised, excellent”.
Nakshatra and rashi for Prashast
By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, the opening syllable “प्र” of Prashast falls in Uttara Phalguni nakshatra, pada 3, which lies in Kanya rashi (Virgo). This follows directly from the chart.
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How to write Prashast
- Hindi / Sanskrit (Devanagari): प्रशस्त
- Telugu: ప్రశస్త్
- Sanskrit transliteration (IAST): praśasta
How to pronounce Prashast
Say it as “Pra-shast” — 2 spoken syllables.
Prashast is easy to say and spell in English-speaking countries — a practical choice for NRI families.
Names similar to Prashast
Paurav, Prakarsh, Prataprudra, Purujit, Pururav, Padmagarbh
Prashast: frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of the name Prashast?
Prashast means “Praised, excellent”. It comes from the Sanskrit praśasta.
Is Prashast a traditional or a modern name?
Prashast is a classical Sanskrit name.
How is Prashast written in Hindi and Telugu?
In Devanagari (Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi): प्रशस्त. In Telugu: ప్రశస్త్. Sanskrit transliteration: praśasta.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Prashast?
Its first syllable “प्र” falls in Uttara Phalguni nakshatra (pada 3) and Kanya rashi (Virgo) by the Avakahada chart.
What is the numerology number of Prashast?
9 in Chaldean numerology and 3 in Pythagorean numerology.
Method: Meaning traced to the Sanskrit roots; nakshatra and rashi by the Avakahada first-syllable chart (rashi derived from the pada); numerology by the Chaldean and Pythagorean systems. HinduTone does not list popularity figures or “lucky” claims.
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Prashast — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Praised, excellent
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Uttara Phalguni
- Rashi
- Kanya (Virgo)
- Numerology
- 9
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Prashast mean?
Prashast is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “Praised, excellent”.
Is Prashast a boy or girl name?
Prashast is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Prashast?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Prashast aligns with the Uttara Phalguni nakshatra, under the Kanya (Virgo) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Prashast?
The Chaldean name number of Prashast is 9.
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