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Prarthana
Pronounced PRAR-thuh-nah /ˈprɑːr.θə.nə/Medium
Meaning: From the Sanskrit prarthana, 'prayer; earnest request; devotion' — a meaning-rich, devotional name from India. Serene and heartfelt.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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History & Origin
Prarthana comes from the Sanskrit for 'prayer,' a devotional word turned name. It reads calm and meaning-rich — rare in the U.S., more familiar in Indian families (said 'PRAR-thuh-nah').
In the U.S. it appears only very rarely. Extremely rare, devotional, and serene.
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What does the name Prarthana mean?
Prarthana is Sanskrit for 'prayer; earnest request; devotion.'
How do you pronounce Prarthana?
It's said PRAR-thuh-nah /ˈprɑːr.θə.nə/ — three syllables, stress on the first.
Is Prarthana a boy or girl name?
Prarthana is a girl's name.
How popular is Prarthana?
Prarthana is an extremely rare name in the U.S.