Pratham
Sanskrit · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Pratham
Pratham is a Sanskrit name meaning "first" or "foremost," derived from the Sanskrit root "pratha" which denotes primacy or precedence.
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Etymology
Pratham is a Sanskrit name meaning "first" or "foremost," derived from the Sanskrit root "pratha" which denotes primacy or precedence. The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, particularly among Sanskrit-speaking communities in India, and reflects traditional naming conventions that emphasize auspicious qualities or ordinal significance.
Pratham currently ranks #7,555 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2002.
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