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Tarsem

“Tarsem is a Punjabi name derived from Sanskrit roots meaning "the one who crosses over" or "savior," combining elements related to traversal and deliverance.”

Sanskrit · Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#2,529
Trend
Peak year2020
Syllables2
OriginSanskrit
LanguagePunjabi
CulturePunjabi
ReligionSikhism
Letters6
Numerology22 Chaldean 1
Global rank#2,529

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Tarsem

Tarsem is a Punjabi name derived from Sanskrit roots meaning "the one who crosses over" or "savior," combining elements related to traversal and deliverance.

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Etymology

Tarsem is a Punjabi name derived from Sanskrit roots meaning "the one who crosses over" or "savior," combining elements related to traversal and deliverance. The name is primarily used among Sikhs in Punjab and the broader Indian diaspora, with cultural significance in Sikhism and Hinduism.

Tarsem currently ranks #2,529 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.

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