Prateek
Prateek is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Symbol, sign, image”.
| Meaning | Symbol, sign, image |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | प्रतीक |
| Pronunciation | pruh-TEEK |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Nepal |
Meaning and origin of Prateek
Prateek comes from the Sanskrit pratīka, which can mean a symbol, an outward form, a face or an image. In Vedanta a pratīka is a symbol used as a focus for meditation on the divine. As a boy's name it became very popular in North India from the 1980s. The spellings Prateek and Pratik are both common, the double e being favoured in Hindi-speaking regions.
Is Prateek a Hindu name?
The idea of a sacred symbol gives the name a quiet religious meaning in Hindu thought, though it is not a deity name.
How popular is Prateek?
Common among Indian men born since the 1980s.
Gifts with the name Prateek
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- Hindu baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Prateek
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Prateek mean?
Prateek means 'Symbol, sign, image'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Prateek a Hindu name?
The idea of a sacred symbol gives the name a quiet religious meaning in Hindu thought, though it is not a deity name.
How do you pronounce Prateek?
Prateek is pronounced pruh-TEEK.
Is Prateek a boy or girl name?
Prateek is usually a boy name.