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Priyanshu

pree-YAN-shoo

/priːˈjænʃuː/

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Priyanshu

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Sanskrit/Hindi (India)
Meaning
Beloved ray of light
Gender
male

Pronunciation tips

'Priya' = beloved/dear + 'anshu' = ray of light; a compound name blending love and light; the '-anshu' element (ray of sun) appears in several Indian names (Himanshu = ray of snow/moonbeam)

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