Prashasti (प्रशस्ति) is a Hindu girl name meaning “Praise, eulogy”.
Prashasti means “Praise, eulogy”. Prashasti (प्रशस्ति · ప్రశస్తి) is a classical Sanskrit Hindu girl's name meaning “Praise, eulogy”. It comes from the Sanskrit praśasti. By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, “प्र” falls in Uttara Phalguni nakshatra, pada 3, within Kanya rashi (Virgo).
Prashasti name meaning at a glance
| Fact | Prashasti |
|---|---|
| Meaning | Praise, eulogy |
| Gender | Hindu girl name |
| Origin | Classical Sanskrit |
| Style | Classic |
| Devanagari | प्रशस्ति |
| Telugu | ప్రశస్తి |
| Sanskrit (IAST) | praśasti |
| Pronunciation | Pra-shas-ti |
| First syllable | प्र |
| Nakshatra | Uttara Phalguni (pada 3) |
| Rashi | Kanya (Virgo) |
| Numerology | 1 (Chaldean) · 3 (Pythagorean) |
| Themes | Glory, victory & leadership |
Meaning and origin of Prashasti
Prashasti is a classical Sanskrit name: the Sanskrit word praśasti, meaning “Praise, eulogy”.
Nakshatra and rashi for Prashasti
By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, the opening syllable “प्र” of Prashasti falls in Uttara Phalguni nakshatra, pada 3, which lies in Kanya rashi (Virgo). This follows directly from the chart.
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How to write Prashasti
- Hindi / Sanskrit (Devanagari): प्रशस्ति
- Telugu: ప్రశస్తి
- Sanskrit transliteration (IAST): praśasti
How to pronounce Prashasti
Say it as “Pra-shas-ti” — 3 spoken syllables.
Names similar to Prashasti
Prateeti, Pratishtha, Jaitri, Jayada, Jigisha, Kirtida
Prashasti: frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of the name Prashasti?
Prashasti means “Praise, eulogy”. It comes from the Sanskrit praśasti.
Is Prashasti a traditional or a modern name?
Prashasti is a classical Sanskrit name.
How is Prashasti written in Hindi and Telugu?
In Devanagari (Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi): प्रशस्ति. In Telugu: ప్రశస్తి. Sanskrit transliteration: praśasti.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Prashasti?
Its first syllable “प्र” falls in Uttara Phalguni nakshatra (pada 3) and Kanya rashi (Virgo) by the Avakahada chart.
What is the numerology number of Prashasti?
1 in Chaldean numerology and 3 in Pythagorean numerology.
Method: Meaning traced to the Sanskrit roots; nakshatra and rashi by the Avakahada first-syllable chart (rashi derived from the pada); numerology by the Chaldean and Pythagorean systems. HinduTone does not list popularity figures or “lucky” claims.
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Prashasti — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Praise, eulogy
- Gender
- Hindu girl name
- Nakshatra
- Uttara Phalguni
- Rashi
- Kanya (Virgo)
- Numerology
- 1
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Prashasti mean?
Prashasti is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl name meaning “Praise, eulogy”.
Is Prashasti a boy or girl name?
Prashasti is traditionally a Hindu girl name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Prashasti?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Prashasti aligns with the Uttara Phalguni nakshatra, under the Kanya (Virgo) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Prashasti?
The Chaldean name number of Prashasti is 1.
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