Girl • Modern Tamil
Praka
பிரகா
Signature Meaning
Praka is a short, melodic Tamil name valued for its pleasant, lyrical sound. The exact origin and traditional meaning are uncertain, so a definitive historical etymology is not confirmed. It is often chosen by parents for gentle associations like brightness or warmth, though those connections are descriptive rather than proven.
Quick Facts
Gender👧 Girl
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
Modern/Pi.ɾA.Kaː/
Starts with2 / P
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 14 → Root 5 (Mercury / புதன்)
P(8) + R(2) + A(1) + K(2) + A(1) = 14
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 20 → Root 2
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
4· Mercury (புதன்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likepih-RAH-kaa
Tamil syllablesபி-ர-கா
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./pi.ɾa.kaː/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
Praakaa