Origin
Sanskrit (Indian)
Syllables
2
Zodiac
Capricorn
Trend
Steady
At a glance
Prayas is a name often given to boys. Ranked #11778 and holds a steady place on the charts. It comes from a Sanskrit (Indian) origin and traditionally means "Effort or endeavor toward success". It has 2 syllables.
The Story of Prayas
Prayas stems from Sanskrit implying purposeful effort. It is used in Indian families to inspire perseverance. The name implies a grounded personality focused on goals and integrity. Modern parents appreciate its strong yet simple sound for boys.
Popularity
Currently ranked #11778 on the Baby Billboard Charts.
Numerology Profile
Builds stable foundations.
Seeks knowledge and introspection.
Cooperative and diplomatic.
Humanitarian and idealistic.
Zodiac & Astrology
Capricorn
Embodies disciplined ambition.
Strengths
Compatible Signs
Lucky Numbers
Lucky Colors
Best Career Paths
Name Energy & Vibe
Grounded energy focused on achievement.
Color Aura
Steady Blue
Element
Earth
Season
Winter
Gemstone
Sapphire
Spirit Animal
Elephant
Power Word
Perseverance
Energy Type
Earth × Winter
Personality & Traits
Determined
Persists through challenges.
Focused
Maintains clear goals.
Reliable
Trusted by peers.
Famous People Named Prayas
Prayas Jain
Indian entrepreneur
Prayas Singh
Academic researcher
Prayas in Pop Culture
Prayas
Indian Web Series
Prayas Kumar
Sports Drama Film
Historical Events
2005
Featured in modern Sanskrit name guides.
2018
Increased usage in tech families.
International Variations
Prayas in Different Scripts
प्रयास
Devanagari
براياس
Arabic
普拉亚斯
Chinese (Mandarin)
プラヤス
Japanese (Katakana)
Nicknames & Short Forms
Middle Name Suggestions
Beautiful middle name pairings with Prayas:
Prayas Dev
Prayas Rohan
Prayas Amit
Prayas Kiran
Prayas Sanjay
Prayas Vivek
Fun Facts & Trivia
Direct Sanskrit term for effort.
Popular in motivational contexts.
Rising in urban India.
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PRAY-ahs
Quick Facts
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