Nepali girl name
Pratima name meaning
प्रतिमा
Say it: PRA-ti-ma/prʌtima/
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- #55
Meaning of Pratima
Image, idol, statue; a likeness.
नेपालीमा: प्रतिमा संस्कृत शब्द हो, जसको अर्थ मूर्ति, प्रतिमा वा छवि हुन्छ।
About the name Pratima
Pratima brings together the meanings image, idol, statue and likeness. This Sanskrit name has an artistic feeling, with a beauty theme that may appeal to parents who enjoy names suggesting something carefully pictured or formed. Say its seven letters PRA-ti-ma, a clear opening followed by two lighter syllables. It is common among girl names in our sample. The group of names ending in -ima includes Sanskrit nouns for a quality. Consider Pratika, Prativa or the rhyming Garima as related choices.
Sanskrit nouns for a quality: Garima (dignity), Mahima (glory), Pratima (image), Purnima (full moon). More girl names ending in -ima →
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Pratima at a glance
| Name | Pratima |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | प्रतिमा also प्रतीमा, प्रतिम |
| Gender | Used mostly for girls in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Starts with | P · प |
| Length | 7 letters · 3 syllables · 3 akshar |
| Popularity | #55 among girl names (24 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.
Famous people named Pratima
- Pratima Sherpa · b. 1999
Nepalese golfer
- Pratima KC
Social Worker and Wife of Arjun Narsingh KC
Girl names with a similar meaning
- Priyanka♀प्रियंकाDear, beloved
- Susmita♀सुस्मिताLovely smile
- Sushmita♀सुस्मिताLovely smile
- Aakriti♀आकृतिShape, form or figure
- Sushma♀सुष्माExquisite beauty
- Manju♀मञ्जुLovely, beautiful and charming
- Sony♀सोनीBeautiful, golden
- Gauri♂♀गौरीFair, white or radiant
- Shova♀शोभाBeauty, grace, splendour
- Anupama♀अनुपमाIncomparable, peerless
- Soni♀सोनीBeautiful, lovely
- Kusum♂♀कुसुमFlower or blossom
Names that sound like Pratima
- Prativa♀प्रतिभाTalent, brilliance, intellect
- Pratina♀प्रतिना
- Pratika♀प्रतिकाSymbol, image, representation
- Pramila♀प्रमिलाName of a valiant queen in the Mahabharata
- Pratibha♀प्रतिभाTalent, brilliance, intellect
- Pratigya♀प्रतिज्ञाVow, pledge, promise
- Prabina♀प्रविनाSkilled, expert, proficient
- Pramita♀प्रमिताMeasured, known
- Pranika♀प्रणिका
- Prastika♂♀प्रस्तिका
- Prabisa♀प्रविसा
- Prajina♀प्रजिना
Pratima in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐥𑑂𑐬𑐟𑐶𑐩𑐵 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒣𑓂𑒩𑒞𑒱𑒧𑒰 |
| Bengali | প্রতিমা |
| Gujarati | પ્રતિમા |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀧𑁆𑀭𑀢𑀺𑀫𑀸 |
| IAST romanization | pratimā |
FAQ about the name Pratima
What is the meaning of Pratima?
Pratima means: Image, idol, statue; a likeness. (नेपालीमा: प्रतिमा, मूर्ति)
Is Pratima a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for girls in our data.
How do you write Pratima in Nepali?
Pratima is written प्रतिमा in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written प्रतीमा or प्रतिम.
How do you pronounce Pratima?
Pratima is pronounced PRA-ti-ma (IPA: /prʌtima/).
What is the origin of the name Pratima?
Pratima is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Pratima?
Pratima ranks #55 among girl names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Pratima?
Notable people named Pratima include Pratima Sherpa (Nepalese golfer); Pratima KC (Social Worker and Wife of Arjun Narsingh KC).