Pratima
A sacred image — Pratima is the Sanskrit word for the divine icon, the form through which the formless is honoured: a daughter named as a living likeness of grace, an image worthy of devotion.
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Yes — Pratima is a Hindu girl name of Nepali origin, meaning “A sacred image — Pratima is the Sanskrit word for the divine icon, the form through which the formless is honoured: a daughter named as a living likeness of grace, an image worthy of devotion.”. It also appears in Jain tradition.
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Meaning & origin
Pratima is a girl's name of Nepali origin, traditionally used in Hindu families. The name means "A sacred image — Pratima is the Sanskrit word for the divine icon, the form through which the formless is honoured: a daughter named as a living likeness of grace, an image worthy of devotion." and belongs to the Divine cluster — names rooted in sacred meaning and spiritual tradition.
Beyond its Hindu heritage, Pratima is also used in Jain traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among Nepali, Indian families, Pratima carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
What's Pratima's birth star?
In Vedic tradition, a baby's name is matched to their nakshatra (birth star) and rashi (moon sign) — usually through its first syllable. Pratima opens with “Pr.” But whether that's auspicious depends on your baby's exact date, time, and place of birth.
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See Pratima's birth-star reading →What does Pratima's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Pratima resonates in either tradition.
Pratima's destiny number is 6 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Pratima's full reading →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Pratima — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Pratima
If Pratima resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Hindu girl names, common in Nepali families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Hindu girl names from the Divine cluster
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Common questions about Pratima
What does the name Pratima mean?
Pratima means "A sacred image — Pratima is the Sanskrit word for the divine icon, the form through which the formless is honoured: a daughter named as a living likeness of grace, an image worthy of devotion.." It is a girl name of Nepali origin, traditionally used in Hindu families.
Is Pratima a boy or girl name?
Pratima is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Pratima?
Pratima is of Nepali origin, used in Hindu, Jain traditions, commonly among Nepali, Indian families.
Is Pratima a Hindu name?
Yes. Pratima is a girl name traditionally used in Hindu families, of Nepali origin. It also appears in Jain tradition.
What does Pratima mean in Nepali?
Pratima originates from Nepali, where it means "A sacred image — Pratima is the Sanskrit word for the divine icon, the form through which the formless is honoured: a daughter named as a living likeness of grace, an image worthy of devotion.."
What are common nicknames for Pratima?
Common short forms of Pratima include Prati.
What is the numerology of Pratima?
Pratima has a Pythagorean destiny number of 6 — nurturing and family devotion.
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