Nepali boy name
Pratap name meaning
प्रताप
Say it: pra-TAAP/prʌtaːp/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #293
Meaning of Pratap
Glory, majesty, valour.
नेपालीमा: प्रताप संस्कृत शब्द हो, जसको अर्थ गौरव, महिमा वा पराक्रम हुन्छ।
About the name Pratap
Glory, majesty and valour give Pratap its bold character. This Sanskrit name brings together themes of courage, fame and royalty, so it may appeal to parents drawn to a strong, dignified meaning. Pronounced pra-TAAP, its six letters carry a short opening and a pronounced final beat. Pratap is common in our sample, where it ranks 293rd among boy names. The spelling Partap is worth comparing, while Prabal and Pratik offer similar sounds with different meanings to consider.
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Pratap at a glance
| Name | Pratap |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | प्रताप also प्रतप, प्राताप |
| Gender | Used mostly for boys in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Starts with | P · प |
| Length | 6 letters · 2 syllables · 3 akshar |
| Popularity | #293 among boy names (19 people in our sample) |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s community, religion or caste.
Other spellings of Pratap
Nepali names are romanized in many ways. These are the same name spelled differently:
Famous people named Pratap
- Pratap Singh Shah · b. 1751
King of Nepal (1751-1777)
- Pratap Adhikari · b. 1960
badminton player
Boy names with a similar meaning
- Roshan♂रोशनBright, shining, illuminated
- Gaurav♂गौरवPride, honour and dignity
- Gaurab♂गौरवPride, honour and dignity
- Mohammad♂मोहम्मदPraised, praiseworthy
- Robin♂रोबिनBright fame (from Robert)
- Raushan♂रोशनBright, shining
- Mahima♂♀महिमाGreatness, glory and majesty
- Manita♂♀मनिताHonoured and respected (Manit/Manita)
- Mohammed♂मोहम्मदPraised, praiseworthy
- Pratistha♂♀प्रतिष्ठाPrestige, honour, dignity
- Yash♂यशFame, glory, success
- Kirti♂♀कीर्तिFame, glory and renown
Names that sound like Pratap
- Pradip♂प्रदिपLamp, light
- Pratik♂प्रतिकSymbol, sign, emblem
- Pritam♂प्रितमMost beloved
- Prabal♂प्रबलStrong, powerful, mighty
- Pranav♂प्रणवThe sacred syllable Om
- Prajan♂प्रजन
- Pravat♂प्रभातDawn, morning
- Pralad♂प्रल्हादSupreme joy, the devotee of Vishnu
- Pranay♂प्रणयLove, affection, romance
- Pratham♂प्रथमFirst, foremost
- Prastab♂प्रस्तावProposal, proposition
- Prastav♂प्रस्तावProposal, proposition
Pratap in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐥𑑂𑐬𑐟𑐵𑐥 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒣𑓂𑒩𑒞𑒰𑒣 |
| Bengali | প্রতাপ |
| Gujarati | પ્રતાપ |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀧𑁆𑀭𑀢𑀸𑀧 |
| IAST romanization | pratāp |
FAQ about the name Pratap
What is the meaning of Pratap?
Pratap means: Glory, majesty, valour. (नेपालीमा: प्रताप, वैभव)
Is Pratap a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys in our data.
How do you write Pratap in Nepali?
Pratap is written प्रताप in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written प्रतप or प्राताप.
How do you pronounce Pratap?
Pratap is pronounced pra-TAAP (IPA: /prʌtaːp/).
What is the origin of the name Pratap?
Pratap is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Pratap?
Pratap ranks #293 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Pratap?
Notable people named Pratap include Pratap Singh Shah (King of Nepal (1751-1777)); Pratap Adhikari (badminton player).
What are other spellings of Pratap?
Other spellings of Pratap: Partap.