Pritam
Hindi · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Pritam
Pritam is a Sanskrit name meaning "beloved" or "lover," derived from the root "priya" (beloved) combined with the suffix "tam." The name is primarily used in Hindi, Punjabi, and other North Indian cultures, predominantly among Hindu and Sikh communities, with historical usage documented in Indian classical literature and devotional contexts.
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Etymology
Pritam is a Sanskrit name meaning "beloved" or "lover," derived from the root "priya" (beloved) combined with the suffix "tam." The name is primarily used in Hindi, Punjabi, and other North Indian cultures, predominantly among Hindu and Sikh communities, with historical usage documented in Indian classical literature and devotional contexts.
Pritam currently ranks #11,831 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2010.
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