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The baby name Pragati is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /prəˈɡɑːti/; respelling: pruh-GAH-tee.

Pragati is Hindi, Sanskrit in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Hindi, Sanskrit
Pronunciation: IPA: /prəˈɡɑːti/; respelling: pruh-GAH-tee

What is the meaning of the name Pragati ?

The baby name Pragati is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /prəˈɡɑːti/; respelling: pruh-GAH-tee.

Pragati is Hindi, Sanskrit in Origin.

Pragati is a feminine given name from Sanskrit (प्रगति), common in modern Indo‑Aryan languages such as Hindi and Marathi and also used across India. Formed from the prefix pra- “forward, forth” and gati “going, motion,” it denotes progress, advancement, or development, often carrying connotations of purposeful growth and prosperity. In classical usage the noun pragati can also suggest emergence or unfolding, lending the name an aspirational tone.

As a personal name it rose to prominence in the mid‑20th century amid India’s emphasis on education and nation‑building, and it remains popular among Hindu, Jain, and Sikh families in India and the diaspora. Variants and transliteration forms include Pragathi (Kannada/Telugu/Tamil), Praagati, and the anglicized Pragatee; a cognate masculine form is Pragat (Punjabi/Marathi). Related meaning-sharers in Indian naming traditions include Unnati (“uplift”) and Vikas (“development”).

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Pragati – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
IN 0 #69 3 2,963
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
OM 0 #121 1 6,215
AE 0 #187 1 10,220
LU Girls 0 #190 1 4,850
JP Girls 0 #249 3 6,592
SG 0 #282 1 11,010
IN Girls 0 #323 354 13,121
JO Girls 0 #339 1 7,570
QA Girls 0 #340 4 15,378
MU Girls 0 #362 1 8,539
MU Boys 0 #369 1 8,477
BD Girls 0 #404 3 8,413
OM Girls 0 #418 7 15,987
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
AE Girls 0 #544 10 20,968
CR Girls 0 #573 1 11,342
BH 0 #584 4 17,937
BD Boys 0 #604 2 10,045
SG Girls 0 #630 3 18,916
HK Girls 0 #647 4 16,104
QA Boys 0 #741 3 18,093
NG Girls 0 #826 1 15,093
United States Girls 2013 #912 9 9,616
OM Boys 0 #916 3 17,948
IN Boys 0 #983 19 16,750
MY Girls 0 #1,070 3 24,821
AE Boys 0 #1,143 1 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,182 1 25,439
ZA Girls 0 #1,235 2 25,928
SA Boys 0 #1,688 4 28,008

Pragati is popular in 19 countries — most recent births per country:

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People also ask about Pragati

Pragati is predominantly a girl's name.
Pragati is a 3 syllable name, pronounced IPA: /prəˈɡɑːti/; respelling: pruh-GAH-tee.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Pragathi, Pragathy, Praghati and Pragāti.
Across languages, Pragati has these equivalents: Unnati (Hindi/Sanskrit, 'progress'), Vridhi (Sanskrit/Hindi, 'growth'), Vikas (Hindi, 'development', typically masculine).
Somewhat — Pragati ranked #912 in United States in 2013, placing it just outside the most common names.