Love
Pronunciation: preem
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Prem is a male name from Hindu origin meaning "Love". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: preem. Lucky number: 1. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Source Language
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प्रेम
Love, Affection
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
preem
IPA
/pɾeːm/
Origin
Root Origin
Hindu
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
1
Lucky Day
Friday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Ruby
Life Path Number
1
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Vedic Sanskrit origin · Root: Sanskrit/Mythology/Vedic · The name Prem is rooted in the Vedic tradition and can be traced back to the Sanskrit language and mythology. It is a popular name in Hindu culture and is often given to babies as a symbol of love and attachment.
Historical Usage
There is a famous Hindu saint and philosopher named Prem Tinsulina (1550-1640). He is best known for his work 'Jivan-shakti' in which he discusses the nature of God and the attainment of self-realization. He was a contemporary of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.
16th century
Another notable figure with the name Prem is Prem Chander (1920-2001), a renowned Hindi writer and poet. He is often considered a pioneer of modern Hindi literature with works like 'Garibistan' and 'Nirmala'. His writings dealt with themes of social issues, human emotions, and the struggle for self-identity.
20th century
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Historical Figures & Cultural References
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
प्रेम
Love, Affection
प्रेम
प्यार
பிரம்
Love
ప్రెమ్
ప్రేమ
Prem
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Love
Prem
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Love
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