Prem
Hindi · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Prem
Prem means "love" or "affection" and derives from Sanskrit, the ancient Indo-Aryan language of India.
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Etymology
Prem means "love" or "affection" and derives from Sanskrit, the ancient Indo-Aryan language of India. The name is predominantly used in Hindu, Sikh, and Indian cultures, with historical roots in classical Sanskrit literature and Hindu philosophical texts emphasizing devotion and love as spiritual concepts.
Prem currently ranks #7,091 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2000.
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