What origin is the name Prathama?

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

What are good brother names for Prathama?

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

What is the rashi of the name Prathama?

Prathama 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.

Prathama

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Prathama

Prathama

Girl

Indian

3 syllables

Prathama is an Indian girl's name meaning "It means, The first, Its a name of Goddess Shakti", Rashi Kanya.

Parents who choose Prathama pick a girl name from the Indian tradition, meaning "It means, The first, Its a name of Goddess Shakti". At 8 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

It means, The first, Its a name of Goddess Shakti

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Prathama

What does Prathama mean?

Prathama is a girl name of Indian origin meaning "It means, The first, Its a name of Goddess Shakti".

How popular is Prathama?

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Brother names that go with Prathama

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Pa (पा)
Rashi: Kanya (Virgo)
Nakshatra: Uttara Phalguni, pada 3
Name number: 8

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.