Pratap

Pratap is a masculine given name used in the Indian subcontinent. It is derived from the Sanskrit pratāpa, meaning splendor, majesty, or valor, and is common in Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Punjabi, and other languages. In historical and contemporary contexts, Pratap is used both as a stand-alone given name and as part of longer names.

Maharana Pratap (1540–1597), a celebrated ruler of Mewar in present-day Rajasthan, is widely known for resisting the Mughal empire under Emperor Akbar. The name is also borne by modern individuals such as Pratap Bhanu Mehta (born 1956), an Indian political scientist, writer, and public intellectual. In Rajput history, several princes have borne the name Pratap Singh across different kingdoms, including rulers of Jaipur, Jodhpur, and Udaipur.

In broader use, Pratap appears in literature, music, and place names in the Indian subcontinent, reflecting its association with prestige and courage. As a given name, it remains popular in India and among the Indian diaspora.