Indian name meaning
Prema
♀ GirlPre·ma · 2 syllables
Love; affection
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Sensitive, cooperative and diplomatic — happiest building harmony and close bonds.
| P | r | e | m | a |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
8 + 2 + 5 + 4 + 1 = 20, then 2 + 0 = 2. So Prema carries the name number 2.
About the name Prema
Prema is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Love; affection.”
Spoken aloud it is Pre·ma — 2 syllables. Prema is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Prema mean?
Prema means “Love; affection.” It is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Prema a boy or a girl name?
Prema is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Prema?
Prema is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Prema?
Prema has 2 syllables and is said as Pre·ma.
What is the numerology number of the name Prema?
In the Chaldean system, Prema has the name number 2, “The Peacemaker.”
Is Prema a common name in India?
Prema appears 2 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “rare.”
What names go well with Prema?
For a brother to Prema, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Padmanabh, Pankaj, Paras or Tilak all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Prema?
Hema, Seema, Reema or Naseema share Prema's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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