Pratap

/prəˈtɑp/ noun

Definition

A name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'splendor' or 'glory,' historically used in India and now used as both a given name and surname.

Etymology

From Sanskrit 'prataap,' composed of 'pra' (forward/forth) and 'taap' (heat/splendor), literally meaning forward-shining or radiant glory. It's been an honored name in Indian history, particularly among Rajput rulers.

Kelly Says

Maharana Pratap was a legendary 16th-century Rajput warrior-king who resisted Mughal expansion and is celebrated as a hero of resistance in Indian history, making this a name loaded with patriotic significance!

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