Given name & surname · also Sanskrit
Prabhu
“king”·“a mighty woman”
Prabhu is used as a given name and a surname. Interpretations include “king” (Sanskrit) and “a mighty woman” (Indian). These may reflect different naming traditions.
Meaning & origin
What it means
Interpretations include “king” (Sanskrit) and “a mighty woman” (Indian). These may reflect different naming traditions.
Where it comes from
A possible origin is Sanskrit, although the derivation remains uncertain.
How it developed
The name draws on Sanskrit prabhu, meaning “mighty”.
Prabhu’s family of names
In Hindi usage, Prabhu as a surname is a Roman-alphabet rendering of प्रभु. In Hindi usage, Prabhu as a surname is a transliteration of प्रभु.
Inner ring: spellings · outer: across languages.
Spellings & scripts 1
The same name written differently, including transliterations into other scripts.
Across languages 1
Equivalents and cognates in other languages, plus older forms it grew from.
Similar names
If you love Prabhu, these share its style, era, origin or sound, from outside its own family.
Nripa
“the king”
>99% boys
Rajarshi
“the king's sage”
>99% boys
Hansraj
“the swan king”
98% boys · 2% girls
Himesh
“the snow king”
>99% boys
Kanvar
“a young prince”
>99% boys
Rehalan
“Ruler, King of the whole existence”
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Nataraj
“king of dancers”
97% boys · 3% girls
Sambaran
“an ancient king”
>99% boys