swapan

Swapan is a masculine given name used in parts of South Asia, particularly among Bengali- and Assamese-speaking communities, as well as in Hindi-speaking regions. It is often associated with the idea of dream or aspiration, reflecting its linguistic origins in the word for dream.

Etymology and linguistic background: The name derives from the Sanskrit svapna or swapna, meaning dream. In Bengali and other Indo-Aryan languages, swapna is the common noun for a dream, while Swapan functions as a masculine given name in many communities. Variants and transliterations include Swapna, which is more typical for the noun form in some contexts, and Swapan as a preferred spelling in personal naming.

Usage and cultural context: In contemporary naming practice, Swapan is primarily used as a male given name in India and Bangladesh and among diaspora communities. It is encountered across Bengali-, Hindi-, and Assamese-speaking populations. Like many names with Sanskrit-derived meanings, Swapan may carry cultural associations with imagination, hope, or vision, though individual interpretations vary.

Notes: Swapan is one of several names formed from the root related to dreaming, a common thematic element in Indian naming traditions. The specific meaning of a name can depend on family, regional practice, and personal interpretation, and no single official definition governs its use beyond the linguistic origin.