Prayer, salutation, or a bow of respect
Derived from the Sanskrit word 'pranati', this name signifies a gesture of bowing or offering respectful salutations. It is often associated with a spiritual or humble attitude toward the divine or elders.
Less common today
Pranathi isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,830 in 2005.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).