Prarthana
Prarthana is a Hindu girl name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Prayer”.
| Meaning | Prayer |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | प्रार्थना |
| Pronunciation | PRAAR-thuh-nah |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Nepal |
Meaning and origin of Prarthana
Prarthana is the Sanskrit and Hindi word prārthanā, 'prayer' or 'earnest request', from pra-arth, 'to ask for'. It is the everyday word for prayer in many Indian languages, as in the school prarthana sung at morning assembly. As a girl's name it expresses devotion and humility. It is used across India and is especially familiar in Gujarat and Maharashtra.
Is Prarthana a Hindu name?
Prarthana is a devotional name, used mostly by Hindu families, but the word is shared across Indian faiths and is not tied to one deity.
How popular is Prarthana?
Moderately common in India.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Prarthana mean?
Prarthana means 'Prayer'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Prarthana a Hindu name?
Prarthana is a devotional name, used mostly by Hindu families, but the word is shared across Indian faiths and is not tied to one deity.
How do you pronounce Prarthana?
Prarthana is pronounced PRAAR-thuh-nah.
Is Prarthana a boy or girl name?
Prarthana is usually a girl name.