Origin
Sanskrit (Indian)
Syllables
2
Zodiac
Cancer
Trend
Steady
At a glance
Prema is a name often given to girls. Ranked #17022 and holds a steady place on the charts. It comes from a Sanskrit (Indian) origin and traditionally means "Love, affection, and kindness toward others". It has 2 syllables.
The Story of Prema
Rooted in ancient Sanskrit, Prema directly translates to love and compassion. It appears across Indian literature and spiritual texts as an ideal of selfless affection. Today it remains popular in South Asian communities while appealing to Western parents seeking melodic, meaningful names. Girls named Prema often grow into empathetic, artistic souls who value harmony in relationships.
Popularity
Currently ranked #17022 on the Baby Billboard Charts.
Numerology Profile
Nurturing and responsible caretaker.
Seeks harmony and partnership.
Practical and grounded presence.
Ambitious and achievement-oriented.
Zodiac & Astrology
Cancer
Reflects nurturing and emotional depth.
Strengths
Compatible Signs
Lucky Numbers
Lucky Colors
Best Career Paths
Name Energy & Vibe
Evokes gentle affection and emotional warmth.
Color Aura
Soft Rose
Element
Water
Season
Spring
Gemstone
Rose Quartz
Spirit Animal
Dove
Power Word
Tenderness
Energy Type
Water × Spring
Personality & Traits
Compassionate
Shows deep empathy for others.
Artistic
Expresses creativity naturally.
Loyal
Values lasting relationships.
Famous People Named Prema
Prema Narayan
Indian actress and dancer known for Bollywood films
Prema Dasappa
Indian politician and former minister
Prema in Pop Culture
Prema
Kannada film Prema
Prema
Telugu film Prema
Historical Events
1200
Appears in medieval Sanskrit poetry.
1985
Featured in popular Indian cinema.
International Variations
Prema in Different Scripts
प्रेमा
Devanagari
பிரேமா
Tamil
普雷玛
Chinese (Mandarin)
プレマ
Japanese (Katakana)
Nicknames & Short Forms
Middle Name Suggestions
Beautiful middle name pairings with Prema:
Prema Seren
Prema Amara
Prema Jade
Prema Liora
Prema Noor
Prema Vesper
Prema Elara
Fun Facts & Trivia
Prema means love in Sanskrit.
Used in many Indian devotional songs.
Popular in yoga communities worldwide.
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girlPronunciation
PREH-mah
Quick Facts
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