Prashant is a male given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning 'fresh' or 'proficient'. It is popular in India and among Indian communities worldwide, particularly among Hindus and Jains. Pronounced as /prəˈʃənt/, it consists of two parts: 'pra' meaning 'before' and 'shant' meaning 'peace'. Prashant is often associated with calmness and tranquility.
The name Prashant experienced fluctuations in popularity over the decades with peak years being 1981 and 1999, both recording 12 births each. The most recent year recorded was 2016 with 6 births.