Prateek
Hindi · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Prateek
The name Prateek means "symbol," "emblem," or "image" in Sanskrit, derived from the root *prati-* (toward, against) and *-ika* (suffix), often interpreted as a representation or idol.
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Etymology
The name Prateek means "symbol," "emblem," or "image" in Sanskrit, derived from the root *prati-* (toward, against) and *-ika* (suffix), often interpreted as a representation or idol. It is primarily used in Hindu and Jain cultures across India, with historical significance in Hindu iconography and philosophical texts where it denotes a tangible symbol of a deity or concept.
Prateek currently ranks #13,594 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2010.
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