This is a list of submitted names in which the gender is masculine; and the first letter is P.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Posma m & f BatakFrom Toba Batak
pos meaning "fixed, firm, happy, trusting" and the suffix
-ma indicating emphasis.
Posthumus m Medieval EnglishUsed as a second or third name to indicate the child of a deceased parent. ex. Thomas Posthumus son of Thomas. ... [
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Pot m HistoryUsed as a nom de guerre by Cambodian communist dictator Pol Pot (1925-1998; born Saloth Sâr), in which case it is derived from French
politique potentielle, meaning "potential politics".
Potamo m Ancient Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of
Potamon. Bearers of this name include the rhetorician Potamo of Mytilene (died around 15 AD) and the philosopher Potamo of Alexandria (lived in either the 1st century BC or the 2nd century AD).
Potens m Late RomanRoman cognomen which was derived from the Latin adjective
potens meaning "able, strong, powerful, potent".
Potentius m Late RomanEither derived from the Latin noun
potentia meaning "power, might, force" or from the Latin adjective
potens meaning "able, strong, powerful, potent" (see
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Potheinos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective ποθεινός
(potheinos) meaning "full of longing", which is ultimately derived from either the Greek noun ποθή
(pothe) meaning "longing, desire" or the related noun πόθος
(pothos) meaning "longing, yearning, regret".
Potito m ItalianItalian form of
Potitus. A notable bearer of this name is the Italian former tennis player Potito "Poto" Starace (b. 1981).
Potitus m Ancient RomanRoman cognomen which was most likely derived from Latin
potitus, which is the perfect participle of the verb
potior meaning "to acquire, to obtain". Also compare the Latin adjective
potior, which is the comparative of the adjective
potis meaning "able, capable" (also see
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Poton m NahuatlPossibly derived from Nahuatl
potoni, which means "to stink, to smell bad" and sometimes relates to dust storms.
Poukon m & f IjawMeans "born on the riverside" in Ijaw.
Pourang m PersianMeaning uncertain, possibly from Persian پور
(pur) meaning "son" and رنگ
(rang) meaning "colour".
Pouria m PersianPossibly derived from Avestan
pouruyô meaning "first, foremost". Alternately it may be from Sanskrit पुर्य
(purya) meaning "being in a stronghold or fortress".
Pouyan m PersianMeans "runner, seeker, searcher, explorer" in Persian.
Pov m HmongMeans "protect" in Hmong Daw.
Pov m & f KhmerMeans "youngest, darling, beloved" in Khmer.
Powhatan m AlgonquinThe name of the Native American confederation of tribes in Virginia, which English colonists mistook for the name of Chief
Wahunsenacawh, the paramount chief of Tsenacommacah, an alliance of Algonquian-speaking Virginia Indians in the Tidewater region of Virginia at the time English settlers landed at Jamestown in 1607... [
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Poznan m Medieval PolishDerived from the participle form of Polish
poznać "to get to know; to become familiar with".
Poznomir m PolishMeans "to become acquainted with peace", derived from Slavic
poznać "to get to know, to meet" combined with Slavic
mir "peace".
Pozon m NahuatlDerived from Nahuatl
pozoni, "to boil, foam, seethe; to become angry".
Prabal m Hindi, NepaliMeans "strong; powerful; mighty" in Hindi and Nepali, directly taken from Sanskrit प्रबल (
prabala).
Prabath m SinhaleseDerived from Sanskrit प्रभात
(prabhāta) meaning "morning, dawn, daybreak".
Prabhdeep m & f Indian (Sikh)From Sanskrit प्रभु
(prabhu) meaning "mighty, powerful, master, lord" combined with प्रीति
(dīpa) meaning "lamp, light".
Prabhjeet m & f Indian (Sikh)From Sanskrit प्रभु
(prabhu) meaning "mighty, powerful, master, lord" combined with जिति
(jiti) meaning "victory, conquering".
Prabhjot m & f Indian (Sikh)From Sanskrit प्रभु
(prabhu) meaning "mighty, powerful, master, lord" combined with ज्योतिस्
(jyotis) meaning "light, brightness".
Prabhmeet m & f Indian (Sikh)From Sanskrit प्रभु
(prabhu) meaning "mighty, powerful, master, lord" combined with मित्र
(mitra) meaning "friend".
Prabhneet f & m Indian (Sikh)From Sanskrit प्रभु
(prabhu) meaning "mighty, powerful, master, lord" and नीति
(nīti) meaning "guidance, moral conduct, behaviour".
Prabhnoor f & m Indian (Sikh)From Sanskrit प्रभु
(prabhu) meaning "mighty, powerful, master, lord" combined with Arabic نور
(nūr) meaning "light".
Prabhpreet m & f Indian (Sikh)From Sanskrit प्रभु
(prabhu) meaning "mighty, powerful, master, lord" combined with प्रीति
(prīti) meaning "pleasure, joy, love".
Prabowo m JavaneseFrom Javanese
prabawa meaning "power, majesty, splendour", ultimately from Sanskrit प्रभाव
(prabhāva). A notable bearer is Indonesian president Prabowo Subianto (1951-).
Prachai m ThaiFrom Thai ประ
(bprà), a meaningless article, and ชัย
(chai) meaning "victory".
Prachak m ThaiMeans "clear, manifest, evident" in Thai.
Prachakchai m ThaiFrom Thai ประจักษ์
(prachak) meaning "clear, manifest, evident" and ชัย
(chai) meaning "victory".
Prachit m & f ThaiMeans "be close to, approach, adjoin" in Thai.
Prachum m & f ThaiMeans "assembly, gathering, meeting" in Thai.
Prada f & m VariousMeaning unknown. It is used in reference to the Italian luxury brand
Prada, which is named after its founder Mario Prada.
Pradel m & f VariousFrom the surname, Pradel, which is derived from the Italian word
prato, "feild, meadow".
Pradit m ThaiMeans "to create, to invent" in Thai.
Prado f & m Spanish (European), Filipino (Rare)Means "meadow" in Spanish, taken from the Spanish titles of the Virgin Mary,
La Virgen del Prado and
Nuestra Señora del Prado, meaning "The Virgin of the Meadow" and "Our Lady of the Meadow."... [
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Pradoemchai m ThaiFrom Thai ประเดิม
(pradoem) meaning "begin, start, initiate" and ชัย
(chai) meaning "victory".
Praejectus m Late RomanDerived from Latin
praejacio ("to throw"). This is the name of a saint (625-676).
Praetextatus m Late RomanDerived from Latin
praetextus "fringed, bordered, edged", which is ultimately derived from the Latin verb
praetexere "to weave, to border, to fringe". The modern English word
pretext derives from the same root... [
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Pragmatius m Greek (Latinized), Late RomanDerived from Greek πράγματος
(pragmatos) "to gather evidence", which itself is ultimately derived from Greek πρᾶγμα
(pragma) "deed, action". Also compare Greek πράσσειν
(prassein) meaning "to do"... [
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Praise-God m English (Puritan)From the English phrase
praise God, referring to giving God glory. A known bearer was Praise-God Barebone (or Barbon; c. 1598-1679), an English preacher and Fifth Monarchist after whom Barebone's Parliament of 1653 was named... [
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Prajnav m IndianThe name means to be coming from different expectations and be on top.
Prakan m ThaiMeans "wall, fort, stronghold" in Thai, ultimately from Sanskrit प्राकार
(prakara).
Prakat m ThaiMeans "to announce, to declare" in Thai, ultimately from Sanskrit प्रकाश
(prakāśa).
Prakit m ThaiMeans "inform, announce, show" in Thai.
Prakop m & f ThaiMeans "made, consist of" in Thai.
Prakoso m JavaneseFrom Javanese
prakasa meaning "clear, obvious, well-known, famous", ultimately from Sanskrit प्रकाश
(prakāśa).
Praman m ThaiMeans "to measure, to estimate, to approximate" in Thai, ultimately from Sanskrit प्रमाण
(pramāṇa).
Pramono m JavaneseFrom Javanese
pramana meaning "clear, precise, accurate, right", ultimately from Sanskrit प्रमाण
(pramāṇa).
Pramot m ThaiMeans "happiness, merriment, delight" in Thai, ultimately from Sanskrit प्रमोद
(pramoda).
Pranit m HindiIt is a special name meaning calmness, god, one who is as dear as life, modest, simple, straightforward,and humble.
Pranjal m & f Sanskrit (Rare)The name is of Sanskrit origin. It is generally used for male persons, however a few females are found sharing this name too.
Pranot m ThaiMeans "to pay respect, to bow down, to salute, to greet" in Thai, ultimately from Sanskrit प्रणत
(praṇata).
Pranoto m JavaneseFrom Javanese
pranata meaning "respect, honour, homage, reverence", ultimately from Sanskrit प्रणत
(praṇata).
Prapha f & m ThaiMeans "light" in Thai, ultimately from Sanskrit प्रभा
(prabha).
Praphai f & m ThaiMeans "beautiful, pretty, handsome" in Thai.
Praphan m ThaiMeans "to write, to compose" in Thai, ultimately from Sanskrit प्रबन्ध
(prabandha).
Praphat m ThaiMeans "light, illumination, brilliance" in Thai, ultimately from Sanskrit प्रभा
(prabhā).
Prapto m JavaneseFrom Javanese
prapta meaning "attained, arrived, reached", ultimately from Sanskrit प्राप्त
(prāpta).
Prasat m ThaiMeans "give, bestow" or "faith, trust" in Thai.
Prasath m SanskritThe name Prasath is of Indian origin, often derived from Sanskrit, and means “blessing,” “grace,” or “gift.” It is commonly used in South Indian cultures as a given name or part of a name.
Prasenjeet m IndianOne who win expert army and Never lose any war in his life.PRASENJEET was an Aikṣvāka dynasty ruler of Kosala. Sāvatthī was his capital. He succeeded his father Sanjaya Mahākosala. He was a prominent Upāsaka of Gautama Buddha, who built many Buddhist monasteries and a lover of Nandini.
Prasetyo m JavaneseFrom Javanese
prasêtya meaning "to promise, to take a vow (to be loyal or faithful)".
Prasit m ThaiMeans "success, achievement" in Thai, ultimately from Sanskrit प्रसिद्धि
(prasiddhi).
Prasojo m JavaneseFrom Javanese
prasaja meaning "simple, straightforward, sincere, faithful".
Prasopchai m ThaiFrom Thai ประสพ
(prasop) meaning "success, win, gain" and ชัย
(chai) meaning "victory".
Prat m OdiaMeans "early morning" in Odia.
Pratama m IndonesianDerived from Javanese
pratama meaning "first, best", ultimately from Sanskrit प्रथम
(prathama).
Prathamesh m HindiMeaning "first god", "lord god", "lord of the best", and "lord Ganesha.
Prathip m & f ThaiMeans "lamp, light, candle" in Thai, ultimately from Sanskrit प्रदीप
(pradīpa).
Prathum f & m ThaiFrom Thai ปทุม
(pathum) meaning "lotus".
Pratya m ThaiMeans "philosophy" in Thai, ultimately from Sanskrit प्रज्ञा
(prajñā).
Pravesh m HindiFrom Sanskrit प्रवेश
(praveśa) meaning "entrance, access, approach".
Pravoslav m Czech, SlovakDerived from the Slavic elements
право (pravo) "justice, law, right" and
slava "glory".
Pravuil m Judeo-Christian-Islamic LegendPravuil is an archangel briefly mentioned in the Second Book of Enoch as God's scribe and recordkeeper. In Enoch II, God commands Pravuil to bring Enoch writing materials so he could document his journey through the heavens.
Prawat m ThaiMeans "history, account, record" in Thai.
Prawdomir m PolishThe first element of this name is derived from Polish
prawda "truth, verity", which is derived from Old Church Slavonic
pravida "truth" (which in turn is probably derived from Proto-Slavic
pravъ "straight, right")... [
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Prawira m IndonesianMeans "heroic, brave" in Indonesian, ultimately from Sanskrit प्रवीर
(pravīra).
Prawomir m PolishThe first element of this name is derived from Polish
prawy "right, upright, righteous", which is ultimately derived from Proto-Slavic
pravъ "straight, right". Also compare Croatian
prav and Czech
pravý, both of which mean "right, straight"... [
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Prawomysł m PolishThe first element of this name is derived from Polish
prawy "right, upright, righteous", which is ultimately derived from Proto-Slavic
pravъ "straight, right". Also compare Croatian
prav and Czech
pravý, both of which mean "right, straight"... [
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Prawoto m JavaneseFrom Javanese
prawata meaning "mountain, hill", ultimately from Sanskrit पर्वत
(parvata).
Praxagoras m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from Greek πραξις
(praxis) meaning "action, exercise". The second element is either derived from Greek ἀγορεύω
(agoreuo) "to orate, to speak publicly" or from Greek ἀγορά
(agora), which can mean "assembly" as well as "market"... [
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Praxander m Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Πράξανδρος
(Praxandros), which is a name that is derived from Greek πραξις
(praxis) "action, exercise" combined with Greek ανδρος
(andros) "of a man"... [
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Práxedes f & m Spanish (Rare)Spanish form of
Praxedes. Despite being feminine in origin, it is used for both women and men in Spanish. A famous bearer is Práxedes Mateo-Sagasta, prime minister of Spain in the 19th century.
Praxiboulos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun πρᾶξις
(praxis) meaning "action, exercise" (see
Praxiteles) combined with the Greek noun βουλή
(boule) meaning "counsel, advice" as well as "will, determination".... [
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Praxiphanes m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek πραξις
(praxis) "action, exercise" combined with Greek φανης
(phanes) "appearing". This name was borne by a Peripatetic philosopher, who lived in the 4th century BC.
Prayat m & f ThaiMeans "save, preserve, retain" in Thai.
Prayer f & m EnglishMiddle English from Old French
preiere, based on Latin
precarius ‘obtained by entreaty,’ from
prex, prec- prayer.’
Prayitno m JavaneseFrom Javanese
prayitna meaning "careful, cautious, thoughtful, prudent".
Prayogo m JavaneseFrom Javanese
prayoga meaning "good, proper, advisable, acceptable".
Prayun m & f ThaiMeans "family, lineage, race" in Thai.
Predimir m Medieval Croatian, Medieval SerbianThe first element of this archaic name is derived from the Serbo-Croatian adjective
pred "in front of, before" (the latter can also be used to refer to an earlier point in time), which is ultimately derived from Proto-Slavic
perdъ "in front of, against"... [
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Predislav m Medieval Croatian, Medieval Serbian, Croatian, SerbianThe first element of this archaic name is derived from the Serbo-Croatian adjective
pred "in front of, before" (the latter can also be used to refer to an earlier point in time), which is ultimately derived from Proto-Slavic
perdъ "in front of, against"... [
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