The baby name Pratishtha is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /prəˈtɪʃtɑː/; respelling: pruh-TISH-thah.
The baby name Pratishtha is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /prəˈtɪʃtɑː/; respelling: pruh-TISH-thah.
Pratishtha is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.
Pratishtha is a feminine given name from Sanskrit pratiṣṭhā (प्रतिष्ठा), meaning “establishment,” “foundation,” “prestige,” “honor,” or “renown.” In classical and religious contexts it also denotes the consecration or installation of a deity in a temple, lending the name connotations of dignity, auspicious standing, and firm grounding. As a Sanskrit noun, it is grammatically feminine, which informs its common use for girls across the subcontinent.
The name appears across North and South Asia, especially among Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, and Nepali speakers, and has gained steady modern usage from the mid-20th century onward in urban India and the diaspora. Common variants and transliterations include Pratiṣṭhā, Pratishtha, Pratistha, Prathistha, and Prathista. Related forms include Pratishthita/Pratisthit (meaning “established”). Parents often choose Pratishtha for its blend of cultural depth and aspirational meaning - evoking social esteem and a secure, respected place in the world.
Pratishtha is seldom given. In all, it turns up just 27 times, across 7 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #362 | 1 | 8,539 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #613 | 19 | 13,121 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,038 | 2 | 16,750 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
Pratishtha is popular in 7 countries — most recent births per country:
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