Pattabhi

Pattabhi is a masculine given name used in India, particularly among Telugu- and Kannada-speaking communities. In many cases it appears as a middle element in longer names or as a standalone given name, and it has been borne by several notable figures in Indian history and culture.

Notable people with the name include Pattabhi Jois, commonly known as K. Pattabhi Jois (1915–2009), an Indian yoga teacher who founded the Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga system. Jois studied traditional yoga under Krishnamacharya and developed a structured sequence-based practice that gained international popularity, influencing modern yoga teaching and practice worldwide.

Another figure is Pattabhi Sitaramayya (1880–1953), an Indian independence activist and a leader in the Indian National Congress. He played a prominent role in the freedom movement and served as president of the Congress in 1939, participating in the party’s activities during a pivotal period in India's path to independence.

The name Pattabhi thus appears in historical and cultural contexts within India, associated with individuals who contributed to spiritual practice, political leadership, and public life.