Symbol, Image
Pronunciation: prah-TEE-muh
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Pratima is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Symbol". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: prah-TEE-muh. Lucky number: 3. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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प्रतिमा
Image, Icon
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
prah-TEE-muh
IPA
/prəˈtɪmə/
Origin
Root Origin
Sanskrit
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
3
Lucky Day
Monday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Citrine
Life Path Number
9
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Cultural Hindu name · Root: Sanskrit · Pratima is a Sanskrit word used to describe an idol, image, or representation. It is often used in Hinduism and Buddhism to refer to a symbol or icon of a deity. There is no direct Vedic reference to the name Pratima, but the concept of representation or symbolism is present in various Vedic texts, such as the Rigveda and the Upanishads.
Historical Usage
The goddess Pratima is mentioned in several inscriptions from the Gupta Empire (c. 320-550 CE) in India, where she is depicted as a manifestation of the goddess Lakshmi. In these inscriptions, she is often described as the 'giver of wealth and prosperity'.
Gupta Empire (c. 320-550 CE)
Another reference to the goddess Pratima comes from the medieval Hindu epic, the Mahabharata, where she is mentioned as the goddess of the image or icon. In this context, she is often invoked during the consecration of sacred images, as she is believed to bring the deity to life in the image.
Medieval period (c. 400-1300 CE)
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Historical Figures & Cultural References
Translations
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प्रतिमा
Image, Icon
प्रतिमा
प्रतिम
ப்ரதிமா
இழித்து, இடம்
ప్రతిమా
ప్రధాన, ప్రదేశ
Pratima
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Symbol, Image
Pratima
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Symbol, Image
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