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Papri

Quick answerPapri derives from Sanskrit and Hindi, meaning "red" or "reddish," referencing the color of paprika or red peppers.

Sanskrit · Girl · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#1,952
Trend
Peak year2020
Syllables2
OriginSanskrit
LanguageHindi
CultureIndian
ReligionHindu
Letters5
Numerology33 Chaldean 2
Global rank#1,952

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

About the name Papri

Papri derives from Sanskrit and Hindi, meaning "red" or "reddish," referencing the color of paprika or red peppers.

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Etymology

Papri derives from Sanskrit and Hindi, meaning "red" or "reddish," referencing the color of paprika or red peppers. The name is primarily used in Indian and South Asian cultures, particularly among Hindu communities, with no significant historical figures of major renown bearing this name.

Papri currently ranks #1,952 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.

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