Apparna

Aparna is a feminine given name of Indian origin, widely used across South Asia and among Indian communities abroad. Variants include Aparnaa and Aparna; spellings vary by language and region. The name is of Sanskrit origin and does not have a single fixed meaning. In everyday usage it is commonly associated with grace and beauty, and in some traditions it is linked to the Hindu goddess Parvati, though etymological interpretations differ among communities.

It is a popular name across multiple languages, including Hindi, Bengali, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Marathi, and Nepali. The transliteration and pronunciation can differ, but the form Aparna remains recognizable in many regions. The name is used for girls and, in some cases, could be part of a longer compound given name such as Aparnaa.

Notable people named Aparna include Aparna Sen (born 1945), an Indian filmmaker, screenwriter and actress noted for films such as 36 Chowringhee Lane; and Aparna Nair (born 1985), a Malayalam actress.

Aparna is also encountered in Indian literature and media as a given-name element. Beyond individual use, the name reflects broader naming practices in Indian culture, where Sanskrit-derived names with aesthetic associations are common.