Pawan

Pawan is a masculine given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning wind or breeze. It derives from the Sanskrit word pavana and is commonly interpreted as referring to wind, air, or movement. The name is used across the Indian subcontinent and among Nepali and Indian communities, across languages such as Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, and Bhojpuri. It is typically given as a first name and is not widely used as a surname.

In cultural usage, Pawan is valued for its brisk, natural imagery and is often associated with vitality and dynamism. The name appears in various regional naming traditions and is found across different religious and linguistic communities, reflecting its broad popularity in South Asia.

Notable people named Pawan include Pawan Kalyan, an Indian actor and political figure who founded the Jana Sena Party; Pawan Singh, an Indian Bhojpuri film actor and singer; Pawan Chopra, an Indian actor; and Pawan Kumar, an Indian film director and screenwriter active in Kannada cinema. These individuals illustrate the name’s cross-linguistic use in Indian cinema and public life.

Variant spellings include Pavan, a form used in several Indian languages. The name may also appear as part of compound names in various regions and traditions. Overall, Pawan is a common, neutral given name with broad cultural resonance in South Asia.