What origin is the name Prarthana?

Prarthana comes from Indian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Prarthana?

Names from the same indian tradition pair naturally with Prarthana — for example Jay, Arjun, Aarav. You can browse more on our indian names page.

What is the rashi of the name Prarthana?

Prarthana starts with the syllable “Pa” (पा), which traditionally belongs to Uttara Phalguni nakshatra, pada 3, in Kanya rashi (Virgo). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Prarthana

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Prarthana

Prarthana

Girl

Indian

3 syllables

Prarthana is an Indian girl's name meaning "Prayer.", Rashi Kanya.

With Indian roots, Prarthana is a girl name that means "Prayer.". At 9 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Rashi: Kanya
Nakshatra: uttara phalguni (Pa)
Origin: Indian
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

Prayer.

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Quick answers about Prarthana

What does Prarthana mean?

Prarthana is a girl name of Indian origin meaning "Prayer.".

How popular is Prarthana?

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Brother names that go with Prarthana

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Pa (पा)
Rashi: Kanya (Virgo)
Nakshatra: Uttara Phalguni, pada 3
Name number: 2

By tradition, names starting with “Pa” suit babies born in Uttara Phalguni nakshatra (pada 3), which falls in Kanya rashi. This is read from the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable. The name number uses Chaldean numerology.