Pranav is an Indian name meaning Om, a sacred sound and symbol. According to Hindu mythology, Pranav is said to be the power of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva combined. It can also be referred to as Om, which is a very simple sound with a complex meaning. It is the whole universe coalesced into a single word, representing the union of mind, body, and spirit that is at the heart of yoga.Pranav is also one of the names of Lord Vishnu, the 409th Name as per the Vishnu Sahasra Nama. Notable people with the name include: Pranav Chopra (born 1992), Indian badminton player Pranav Dhanawade (born 2000), Indian schoolboy cricketer Pranav Gupta (born 1993), Indian cricketer Pranav Mistry (born 1981), Indian computer scientist Pranav Mohanlal, Indian actor Pranav Sivakumar, American speller Pranav Singh, Indian politician Pranab Mukherjee, Former Indian president