Pratik
Pratik is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Symbol, emblem”.
| Meaning | Symbol, emblem |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | પ્રતીક |
| Pronunciation | pruh-TEEK |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Nepal |
Meaning and origin of Pratik
Pratik is a common spelling of Prateek, from the Sanskrit pratīka, 'symbol, image, outward form'. This spelling is especially familiar in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Bengal and Nepal. In Gujarati and Marathi the final vowel is pronounced long, as in Prateek. The name rose in popularity across India in the 1980s and 1990s.
Is Pratik a Hindu name?
In Hindu meditation a pratīka is a symbol that stands for the divine, such as Om, but the name itself is a general word and not tied to one god.
How popular is Pratik?
Common in western India and Nepal.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Pratik mean?
Pratik means 'Symbol, emblem'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Pratik a Hindu name?
In Hindu meditation a pratīka is a symbol that stands for the divine, such as Om, but the name itself is a general word and not tied to one god.
How do you pronounce Pratik?
Pratik is pronounced pruh-TEEK.
Is Pratik a boy or girl name?
Pratik is usually a boy name.