The baby name Preity is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈpreɪti/ (PRAY-tee).
The baby name Preity is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈpreɪti/ (PRAY-tee).
Preity is Hindi, Sanskrit in Origin.
Preity is an Indian feminine name from Sanskrit prīti, the noun of the root prī “to please, to delight.” Its core sense is “love” and “affection,” with shades of “kindness, pleasure, and contentment.” The name is widely used in Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Punjabi, Bengali, and Nepali; in South India a close form appears as Preethi or Preetha. In classical texts prīti denotes affectionate regard and joyful satisfaction, lending the name a gentle, auspicious resonance.
The spelling Preity reflects modern transliteration conventions and gained global recognition through Bollywood actress Preity Zinta in the late 1990s. Common variants include Preeti, Priti, Preethi, and Preety; related names are Preet (unisex), Preetha, and Preetika. Adoption rose across urban India from the mid‑20th century and spread with the diaspora to the UK, North America, and East Africa. Parents favor it as a virtue name expressing warmth, goodwill, and enduring joy.
| Preity Zinta Preity Zinta is an Indian actress best known for her roles in popular Bollywood films like 'Dil Se', 'Kal Ho Naa Ho', and 'Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna'. Born in 1975, she gained fame for her vibrant performances and has also ventured into film production and business. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MU | Girls | 0 | #336 | 16 | 8,539 |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #337 | 1 | 6,973 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #341 | 3 | 15,378 |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #400 | 7 | 8,413 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #423 | 2 | 15,987 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #522 | 4 | 11,303 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #590 | 8 | 20,968 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #604 | 2 | 10,045 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #606 | 26 | 13,121 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #627 | 6 | 18,916 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #650 | 2 | 9,488 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #949 | 11 | 14,742 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #983 | 12 | 24,821 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,004 | 7 | 14,861 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,012 | 3 | 25,931 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
| MA | 0 | #1,118 | 11 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,232 | 3 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,234 | 3 | 25,928 |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Preity is popular in 19 countries — most recent births per country:
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