Find out how popular the first name Suparna has been for the last 1 years (from 2003 to 2003) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Suparna by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Suparna is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2003, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Suparna.

The history of the first name Suparna

The name Suparna has its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient language of the Indian subcontinent. It is derived from the Sanskrit words "su" meaning good or beautiful, and "parna" meaning feather or wing. The name thus translates to "beautiful feather" or "beautiful wing."

In Hindu mythology, Suparna is the name given to the king of birds, often identified as the powerful and majestic Garuda. Garuda is depicted as a large bird-like creature with a human body and wings, and is the mount of Lord Vishnu, one of the principal deities in Hinduism.

The earliest recorded use of the name Suparna can be traced back to ancient Indian texts such as the Puranas and the Mahabharata, where it is mentioned in reference to Garuda. In the Mahabharata, Suparna is described as the son of the sage Kashyapa and the mother Vinata.

One of the earliest known individuals to bear the name Suparna was Suparna, a 9th-century Indian mathematician and astronomer from the Calukya dynasty. He is credited with writing the astronomical text "Suparnadhikarana," which deals with various aspects of Hindu astronomy.

Another notable figure named Suparna was Suparna Bhaskara, a 12th-century Indian mathematician and astronomer from the Chalukya dynasty. He is known for his contributions to the field of trigonometry and his work on the calculation of planetary positions.

In more recent times, Suparna Gupta was an Indian freedom fighter who participated in the Indian independence movement against British rule in the early 20th century. She was born in 1901 and played an active role in the Non-Cooperation Movement led by Mahatma Gandhi.

Suparna Venkatratnam is a contemporary Indian classical dancer and choreographer, known for her contributions to the revival and propagation of the Kuchipudi dance form. Born in 1956, she has received numerous awards and recognition for her work in the field of dance.

Suparna Bakshi-Kathpalia is an Indian author and journalist who has written several books on women's issues and social topics. She was born in 1964 and has received awards for her literary works and contributions to journalism.

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