Overview
Pramod is a masculine given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "joy" or "happiness". It is also recorded as one of the names associated with the Hindu deity Ganesha. The name is widely used across India and Nepal, and several public figures in fields such as cinema, sport, politics, business, the arts and the armed forces share this name.
Within the film industry, Pramod Chakravorty (1929–2004) was an Indian director and film producer. Pramod Moutho, born in 1955, is an Indian actor, while Pramod Panju is also active as an actor in Indian cinema. Ranjan Pramod is an Indian screenwriter and director associated with Malayalam cinema. Namitha Pramod, born in 1996, is an Indian actress who has appeared in South Indian films.
In the arts and letters, Pramod Kamble (born 1964) is recognised as an Indian painter and sculptor, and Pramod Kapoor (born 1953) is an Indian writer and publisher. In music, Pramod Kharel, born in 1979, is a Nepalese singer. From the world of sport, Pramodya Wickramasinghe (born 1971) and Pramod Madushan (born 1993) are Sri Lankan cricketers.
The name has also been borne by figures in public life and administration. A. N. Pramod has served as a Vice Admiral in the Indian Navy. Pramod Bhasin is an Indian businessman. In politics, Pramod Mahajan (1949–2006) and Pramod Tiwari (born 1952) are Indian politicians, as are Pramod Kureel (born 1966) and Pramod Sawant (born 1973).
References
Adapted from the English Wikipedia article "Pramod" (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pramod).