Prakruti is a beautiful and unique name of Indian origin, commonly given to baby girls. Derived from Sanskrit, Prakruti means "nature" or "creation." In Hindu philosophy, Prakruti represents the primal energy or creative force from which all physical matter and life forms evolve. The name embodies qualities of natural beauty, strength, and creativity. Pronounced as pruh-KROO-tee (/prəˈkruːti/), Prakruti has a melodic and elegant sound. While not widely used in the United States, it has gained some popularity, with 5 occurrences in 2008. The variation "Prakriti" is also used for this endearing name.