The baby name Preeti is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced PREE-tee (IPA: /ˈpriːti/).
Preeti is Sanskrit in Origin.
The baby name Preeti is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced PREE-tee (IPA: /ˈpriːti/).
Preeti is Sanskrit in Origin.
Preeti is a feminine given name from Sanskrit prīti, meaning “love, affection, delight, contentment; friendly regard.” The root prī- conveys “to please” and “to gladden.” It is common in Hindi, Marathi, Nepali, and other Indo-Aryan languages, and has been adopted in Dravidian languages via Sanskritization. The concept of prīti is celebrated in classical literature and in Bhakti devotional contexts.
Usage rose across India in the later 20th century and remains steady among Hindu families, with notable presence in the diaspora. Spelling variants include Priti, Preity, Preethi (South Indian), Preety, and related forms Preeta/Preetha; elaborations such as Preetika also occur. A masculine or gender-neutral cognate is Preet in Punjabi and Hindi. Nicknames include Pree and Preets. The name conveys warmth and amiability, often chosen to evoke loving relationships and a cheerful, agreeable temperament.
| Preeti Jhangiani Preeti Jhangiani is an Indian actress best known for her role in the film 'Mohabbatein' which was a major hit in 2000. She has also appeared in other films like 'Awara Paagal Deewana' and 'Baaz: A Bird in Danger'. Born in 1980, she has been part of the Indian film industry for several years. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BW | 0 | #19 | 1 | 960 | |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #38 | 2,502 | 13,121 |
| IN | 0 | #60 | 11 | 2,963 | |
| LU | 0 | #65 | 2 | 2,830 | |
| CN | 0 | #86 | 1 | 3,857 | |
| ID | Girls | 0 | #102 | 1 | 3,319 |
| QA | 0 | #105 | 2 | 7,011 | |
| OM | 0 | #116 | 6 | 6,215 | |
| KW | 0 | #120 | 2 | 5,216 | |
| CY | Girls | 0 | #122 | 4 | 3,755 |
| BW | Girls | 0 | #151 | 1 | 4,216 |
| AE | 0 | #155 | 23 | 10,220 | |
| CR | 0 | #160 | 6 | 5,526 | |
| PR | Girls | 0 | #167 | 1 | 3,171 |
| LU | Girls | 0 | #190 | 1 | 4,850 |
| PS | 0 | #226 | 1 | 5,692 | |
| BD | 0 | #237 | 5 | 5,992 | |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #247 | 3 | 6,293 |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #247 | 5 | 6,592 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #248 | 69 | 15,378 |
| SG | 0 | #258 | 12 | 11,010 | |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #283 | 69 | 8,539 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #295 | 102 | 15,987 |
| SA | 0 | #310 | 3 | 10,560 | |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #327 | 3 | 7,429 |
| PE | 0 | #329 | 1 | 6,350 | |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #336 | 2 | 6,973 |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #339 | 1 | 7,570 |
| CZ | Girls | 0 | #350 | 2 | 5,378 |
| MY | 0 | #353 | 2 | 12,352 | |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #356 | 4 | 8,829 |
| HK | 0 | #356 | 2 | 8,483 | |
| SD | Girls | 0 | #358 | 1 | 7,678 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #361 | 194 | 20,968 |
| PL | Girls | 0 | #362 | 3 | 5,096 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #369 | 1 | 8,477 |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #376 | 11 | 8,413 |
| YE | 0 | #398 | 1 | 8,639 | |
| EG | 0 | #412 | 1 | 6,387 | |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #426 | 4 | 13,098 |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #468 | 4 | 7,952 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #469 | 47 | 19,177 |
| ZA | 0 | #471 | 4 | 14,421 | |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #514 | 73 | 18,916 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #520 | 13 | 11,342 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #522 | 4 | 11,303 |
| BH | 0 | #532 | 22 | 17,937 | |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #543 | 3 | 8,334 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #547 | 1 | 10,981 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #557 | 1 | 12,905 |
| LY | 0 | #559 | 1 | 12,703 | |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #591 | 25 | 16,104 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #604 | 2 | 10,045 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #643 | 3 | 11,648 |
| LB | 0 | #689 | 2 | 13,263 | |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #741 | 3 | 18,093 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #803 | 133 | 25,931 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #804 | 3 | 18,755 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #820 | 7 | 15,093 |
| Germany | Girls | 0 | #826 | 13 | 4,949 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #917 | 2 | 17,948 |
| United States | Girls | 2009 | #924 | 10 | 9,986 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #934 | 68 | 16,750 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #936 | 20 | 5,933 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #965 | 30 | 24,821 |
| Spain | Girls | 0 | #973 | 11 | 5,561 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,006 | 4 | 14,742 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,128 | 14 | 25,928 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,138 | 6 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| TR | 0 | #1,253 | 2 | 19,440 | |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,389 | 58 | 9,415 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,601 | 14 | 28,008 |
Preeti is popular in 47 countries — most recent births per country:
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