Indian name meaning
Pritam
♂ BoyPri·tam · 2 syllables
Beloved; a sweetheart
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
- Also spelled
- Preetam
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Sensitive, cooperative and diplomatic — happiest building harmony and close bonds.
| P | r | i | t | a | m |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 |
8 + 2 + 1 + 4 + 1 + 4 = 20, then 2 + 0 = 2. So Pritam carries the name number 2.
About the name Pritam
Pritam is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Beloved; a sweetheart.”
Spoken aloud it is Pri·tam — 2 syllables. You will also see it written as Preetam; both spellings are the same name. Pritam turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Pritam mean?
Pritam means “Beloved; a sweetheart.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Pritam a boy or a girl name?
Pritam is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Pritam?
Pritam is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Pritam?
Pritam has 2 syllables and is said as Pri·tam.
What are the other spellings of Pritam?
Pritam is also commonly spelled Preetam. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Pritam?
In the Chaldean system, Pritam has the name number 2, “The Peacemaker.”
Is Pritam a common name in India?
Pritam appears 8 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Pritam?
For a sister to Pritam, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Padma, Palak, Panna or Kaushalya all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Pritam?
Purushottam, Uttam, Rustam or Ekam share Pritam's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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