Indian name meaning
Hema
♀ GirlHe·ma · 2 syllables
Gold
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Caring, responsible and warm — a natural carer drawn to family and harmony.
| H | e | m | a |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
5 + 5 + 4 + 1 = 15, then 1 + 5 = 6. So Hema carries the name number 6.
About the name Hema
Hema is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Gold.”
Spoken aloud it is He·ma — 2 syllables. Hema appears regularly in Indian public population records: recognisable, without being one of the most-used names.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hema mean?
Hema means “Gold.” It is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Hema a boy or a girl name?
Hema is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Hema?
Hema is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Hema?
Hema has 2 syllables and is said as He·ma.
What is the numerology number of the name Hema?
In the Chaldean system, Hema has the name number 6, “The Nurturer.”
Is Hema a common name in India?
Hema appears 24 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “common.”
What names go well with Hema?
For a brother to Hema, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Hanuman, Hardik, Heera or Kesar all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Hema?
Seema, Reema, Naseema or Prema share Hema's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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