Prasad (name)

Prasad is an Indian subcontinental name, used as a personal name, middle name, or surname. It is derived from the Sanskrit term prasāda, meaning “grace,” “blessing,” or “divine gift.”[1] In Hinduism, prasāda also refers to an offering that has been blessed by a deity and received as a sacred gift.[2] When used with a personal name, Prasad conveys the meaning of a divine blessing or gift bestowed upon the family. Examples include:

  • Devi Prasad – "the gift of a Devi"
  • Hari Prasad – "the gift of Hari"
  • Lakshmi Prasad – "the gift of Lakshmi"
  • Shiva Prasad – "the gift of Shiva"

Geographical distribution

As of 2014, 95.9% of all known bearers of the surname Prasad were residents of India, 0.8% were residents of Nepal, and 0.7% were residents of Fiji. In India, the frequency of the surname was higher than national average in the following states and union territories:[3]

Notable people with the last name Prasad

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Notable people with the middle name Prasad

Notable people with the given name Prasad

See also

References

  1. ↑ Pinkney, Andrea Marion (2013). "Prasāda, the Gracious Gift, in Contemporary and Classical South Asia". Journal of the American Academy of Religion. 81 (3): 734–756. ISSN 0002-7189.
  2. ↑ "BG 2.64 – Bhagavad Gita – Swami Mukundananda". Holy Bhagavad Gita. Retrieved 2026-08-17.
  3. ↑ Prasad Surname Distribution
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