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Pratishtha

Quick answerPratishtha is a Sanskrit name meaning "establishment," "foundation," or "installation," derived from the root "prati" (towards) and "sththa" (to stand or place).

Sanskrit · Girl · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#3,285
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Peak year2020
Syllables3
OriginSanskrit
LanguageSanskrit
CultureIndian
ReligionHinduism
Letters10
Numerology3 Chaldean 7
Global rank#3,285

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

About the name Pratishtha

Pratishtha is a Sanskrit name meaning "establishment," "foundation," or "installation," derived from the root "prati" (towards) and "sththa" (to stand or place).

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Etymology

Pratishtha is a Sanskrit name meaning "establishment," "foundation," or "installation," derived from the root "prati" (towards) and "sththa" (to stand or place). The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, with historical significance in religious contexts where "pratishtha" refers to the ceremonial consecration of religious idols or temples.

Pratishtha currently ranks #3,285 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.

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