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Quick answerArati is a Sanskrit name meaning "worship" or "prayer ritual," derived from the root word "arat" which refers to the Hindu ceremonial practice of offering light to deities.

Hindi · Girl · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#13,709
TrendVintage
Peak year1982
Syllables3
OriginHindi
LanguageHindi
CultureHindi, Marathi
ReligionHinduism
Letters5
Numerology22 Chaldean 9
Global rank#334

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Arati

Arati is a Sanskrit name meaning "worship" or "prayer ritual," derived from the root word "arat" which refers to the Hindu ceremonial practice of offering light to deities.

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Etymology

Arati is a Sanskrit name meaning "worship" or "prayer ritual," derived from the root word "arat" which refers to the Hindu ceremonial practice of offering light to deities. The name is primarily used in Hindu cultures, particularly in India, and holds religious significance as it references the sacred aarti ceremony performed in temples and homes.

Arati currently ranks #13,709 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1982.

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