Find out how popular the first name Pati has been for the last 1 years (from 1989 to 1989) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Pati by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Pati is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1989, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Pati.

The history of the first name Pati

The name Pati has its origins in Sanskrit, the classical language of ancient India dating back to the 2nd millennium BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "pati," which means "lord," "master," or "husband." This name was commonly used in Hindu communities across the Indian subcontinent.

Pati is mentioned in various ancient Sanskrit texts, including the Vedas and the Puranas. In the Rigveda, one of the oldest Hindu scriptures, there are references to the word "pati" as a term of respect and honor for deities and spiritual leaders.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Pati can be found in the Mahabharata, the great Indian epic dating back to around the 8th century BCE. In this text, Pati is mentioned as the name of a minor character, a warrior in the Kaurava army.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Pati. In the 7th century CE, Pati was the name of a renowned Buddhist scholar and translator who played a significant role in the spread of Buddhism in Tibet.

Another notable figure was Pati Sahukar, a wealthy merchant and philanthropist from the Rajput community who lived in the 16th century in present-day Uttar Pradesh, India. He is remembered for his contributions to building temples, step-wells, and other public works.

In the 18th century, Pati Venkatacharya was a prominent Hindu philosopher and scholar from the Advaita Vedanta tradition. He authored several works on Hindu philosophy and spirituality, including commentaries on the Brahma Sutras and the Upanishads.

During the Indian independence movement of the 20th century, Pati Rama Reddi was a prominent freedom fighter and social reformer from the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. He played an active role in the struggle against British rule and worked towards the upliftment of marginalized communities.

Pati has also been a name used in other cultures and regions beyond South Asia. In ancient Greece, the name Patis was a variant spelling used to refer to a woman's husband or master.

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