Pratima
Pratima is a Hindu girl name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Image, likeness, idol”.
| Meaning | Image, likeness, idol |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | प्रतिमा |
| Pronunciation | pruh-TI-mah |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Nepal, Bangladesh |
Meaning and origin of Pratima
Pratima is the Sanskrit pratimā, 'image, likeness, statue', from prati- ('toward, against') and mā ('to measure'), so literally a counterpart or copy. In Hindu practice it often means a sacred image of a deity used in worship, such as the clay images made for Durga Puja. As a girl's name it was very popular in mid-twentieth-century India. The Odissi dancer Protima Bedi carried a Bengali form of the name.
Is Pratima a Hindu name?
The name recalls the murti or pratima through which Hindus worship the divine, giving it a devotional sense for many families.
How popular is Pratima?
Familiar across India, mostly among older generations.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Pratima mean?
Pratima means 'Image, likeness, idol'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Pratima a Hindu name?
The name recalls the murti or pratima through which Hindus worship the divine, giving it a devotional sense for many families.
How do you pronounce Pratima?
Pratima is pronounced pruh-TI-mah.
Is Pratima a boy or girl name?
Pratima is usually a girl name.