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Prathima

Quick answerPrathima is a Sanskrit name derived from "prathama," meaning "first" or "foremost," signifying primacy or excellence.

Sanskrit · Girl · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#1,566
Trend—
Peak year2020
Syllables3
OriginSanskrit
LanguageSanskrit
CultureSouth Indian
ReligionHinduism
Letters8
Numerology5 Chaldean 8
Global rank#1,566

Popularity over time

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

About the name Prathima

Prathima is a Sanskrit name derived from "prathama," meaning "first" or "foremost," signifying primacy or excellence.

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Etymology

Prathima is a Sanskrit name derived from "prathama," meaning "first" or "foremost," signifying primacy or excellence. The name is primarily used in Hindu and South Indian cultures, particularly among Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam-speaking communities.

Prathima currently ranks #1,566 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.

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