Indian name meaning
Pratap
♂ BoyPra·tap · 2 syllables
Glory; valour; majesty
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
- Also spelled
- Partap
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Caring, responsible and warm — a natural carer drawn to family and harmony.
| P | r | a | t | a | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 8 |
8 + 2 + 1 + 4 + 1 + 8 = 24, then 2 + 4 = 6. So Pratap carries the name number 6.
About the name Pratap
Pratap is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Glory; valour; majesty.”
Spoken aloud it is Pra·tap — 2 syllables. You will also see it written as Partap; both spellings are the same name. Pratap turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Pratap mean?
Pratap means “Glory; valour; majesty.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Pratap a boy or a girl name?
Pratap is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Pratap?
Pratap is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Pratap?
Pratap has 2 syllables and is said as Pra·tap.
What are the other spellings of Pratap?
Pratap is also commonly spelled Partap. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Pratap?
In the Chaldean system, Pratap has the name number 6, “The Nurturer.”
Is Pratap a common name in India?
Pratap appears 8 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Pratap?
For a sister to Pratap, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Padma, Palak, Panna or Kalawati all pair naturally with it.
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