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Pragati

Quick answerThe name 'Pragati' means "progress" or "advancement" in Sanskrit, derived from the root "pra-" (forward) and "gati" (movement).

India · Girl · 3 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#11,746
TrendVintage
Peak year2013
Syllables3
OriginIndia
LanguageSanskrit
CultureIndian
ReligionHinduism
Letters7
Numerology9 Chaldean 2
Global rank#424

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

About the name Pragati

The name 'Pragati' means "progress" or "advancement" in Sanskrit, derived from the root "pra-" (forward) and "gati" (movement).

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Etymology

The name 'Pragati' means "progress" or "advancement" in Sanskrit, derived from the root "pra-" (forward) and "gati" (movement). It is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, particularly in Nepal and India, with no notable historical figure or event specifically tied to the name.

Pragati currently ranks #11,746 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2013.

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