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The baby name Prem is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /preːm/ (approx. 'prehm').

Prem is Hindi, Sanskrit in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 1.0
Origin: Hindi, Sanskrit
Pronunciation: /preːm/ (approx. 'prehm')

What is the meaning of the name Prem ?

The baby name Prem is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /preːm/ (approx. 'prehm').

Prem is Hindi, Sanskrit in Origin.

Prem (प्रेम) stems from Sanskrit prema, meaning "love, affection, heartfelt devotion." It entered many modern South Asian languages such as Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Punjabi, Bengali, and Nepali, and through Sanskrit influence, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada. The name is typically masculine and carries soft, benevolent overtones: kindness, compassion, and spiritual love within the bhakti tradition.

The word figures prominently in medieval devotional poetry and Sikh writings that exalt prem as the means to approach the divine, which helped cement the name’s appeal across regions and faiths. In the 20th century it spread widely in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and the diaspora. Variants and related forms include Prema (feminine), Preman, Premendra, Premkumar, and Premraj; diacritic spellings such as Prēm appear in transliteration. Cultural anchors include the celebrated Hindi-Urdu author Premchand and numerous Hindi films whose protagonists are named Prem, reinforcing associations with romance, sincerity, and moral warmth.

Prem has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Prem

Prem Tinsulanonda Politician · Born 1920 · Thailand Prem Tinsulanonda was a prominent Thai politician who served as the Prime Minister of Thailand from 1980 to 1988. He played a crucial role in stabilizing the country's economy and politics during a turbulent period. After his premiership, he continued to influence Thai politics as the President of the Privy Council until his passing in 2019. Prem Chopra Actor · Born 1935 · India Prem Chopra is a well-known Indian actor, famous for his roles as a villain in Bollywood films. He gained popularity with movies like 'Bobby', 'Do Raaste', and 'Kati Patang'. Born in 1935, he has had a long and successful career in the Indian film industry. Prem Nazir Actor · Born 1926 · India Prem Nazir was an Indian actor, best known for his work in Malayalam cinema. He starred in classic films like 'Iruttinte Athmavu', 'Murappennu', and 'Nadi'. His prolific career made him a beloved figure in Indian film history.

Prem – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
FJ Girls 0 #8 2 583
FJ Boys 0 #17 1 603
BW 0 #19 1 960
MV Girls 0 #35 1 2,021
QA Boys 0 #40 2,553 18,093
MO 0 #50 3 2,706
IN 0 #51 20 2,963
MV Boys 0 #59 19 3,375
CY 0 #60 1 1,632
IN Boys 0 #63 6,711 16,750
AF 0 #76 1 1,883
JP 0 #76 2 4,057
QA 0 #80 21 7,011
KZ 0 #94 1 1,452
KW 0 #99 18 5,216
OM 0 #107 10 6,215
PH 0 #110 1 5,607
BN Girls 0 #114 1 5,459
EE Boys 0 #125 1 2,087
CY Boys 0 #128 4 3,473
AE 0 #131 47 10,220
BN Boys 0 #131 9 6,332
ID Boys 0 #134 2 4,130
GR 0 #135 1 3,911
MU 0 #137 1 3,613
JO 0 #140 1 2,158
KW Boys 0 #140 1,327 18,755
BH 0 #143 598 17,937
AE Boys 0 #145 2,909 22,615
LT Boys 0 #151 1 2,166
CR 0 #165 1 5,526
OM Boys 0 #171 1,500 17,948
HU Boys 0 #174 1 3,954
PR Boys 0 #178 1 2,508
SA Boys 0 #180 7,005 28,008
BD 0 #181 47 5,992
HR 0 #181 1 2,081
MO Boys 0 #186 38 5,842
DK 0 #205 2 5,198
QA Girls 0 #205 113 15,378
SI Boys 0 #211 1 3,402
PL 0 #212 1 2,600
LU Boys 0 #220 1 4,970
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
SG 0 #241 29 11,010
AO Boys 0 #249 1 5,568
GR Girls 0 #249 1 6,293
TW Boys 0 #255 2 7,111
GR Boys 0 #256 12 6,912
HR Boys 0 #258 2 3,997
JP Boys 0 #258 40 7,909
SA 0 #260 36 10,560
MO Girls 0 #263 1 7,056
AF Boys 0 #268 7 3,535
MY Boys 0 #269 1,693 25,439
MU Boys 0 #274 84 8,477
JM Girls 0 #278 1 7,507
IL 0 #281 2 6,291
MY 0 #285 46 12,352
TW Girls 0 #287 3 8,139
JM Boys 0 #290 4 6,876
KZ Boys 0 #295 2 6,578
CZ Boys 0 #300 6 6,530
IN Girls 0 #302 387 13,121
Canada Boys 2023 #305 5 2,601
SG Boys 0 #308 500 17,960
CN Boys 0 #310 10 9,639
PE 0 #329 1 6,350
DK Boys 0 #330 3 7,401
OM Girls 0 #330 67 15,987
PL Boys 0 #335 6 6,459
JO Girls 0 #337 3 7,570
PT Boys 0 #343 25 7,951
Finland Boys 0 #344 84 2,041
JO Boys 0 #345 33 7,057
HK 0 #356 2 8,483
MU Girls 0 #356 7 8,539
SD Girls 0 #357 2 7,678
BD Boys 0 #358 245 10,045
BD Girls 0 #359 28 8,413
GH Boys 0 #360 2 8,138
PH Boys 0 #369 15 11,440
YE 0 #372 10 8,639
EG 0 #411 2 6,387
SD Boys 0 #430 16 10,523
CL 0 #432 3 6,867
KW Girls 0 #433 83 19,177
AE Girls 0 #441 113 20,968
MX 0 #445 1 8,339
ZA 0 #467 8 14,421
HK Boys 0 #468 60 12,905
PT Girls 0 #469 3 7,952
RU Boys 0 #496 10 12,621
CR Boys 0 #504 7 10,188
PA Boys 0 #505 1 9,305
CO 0 #509 2 7,768
IQ Girls 0 #518 8 11,303
RU Girls 0 #521 3 11,913
PS Boys 0 #536 13 10,655
PS Girls 0 #546 2 10,981
SA Girls 0 #548 409 25,931
LY 0 #551 9 12,703
SG Girls 0 #558 29 18,916
IR Boys 0 #561 5 10,162
CR Girls 0 #573 1 11,342
IQ Boys 0 #595 73 13,071
IL Boys 0 #620 6 10,983
BO Boys 0 #622 1 9,244
IL Girls 0 #644 2 11,648
HK Girls 0 #649 2 16,104
LB 0 #685 6 13,263
CL Boys 0 #699 2 13,390
IT 0 #699 16 4,183
BR Boys 0 #785 1 12,213
MY Girls 0 #803 192 24,821
TN 0 #864 2 13,765
NL Boys 0 #866 86 5,873
EG Boys 0 #875 12 15,035
United States Boys 2024 #879 14 7,044
Spain Boys 0 #897 34 5,610
CL Girls 0 #913 3 14,098
Germany Boys 0 #925 28 5,697
NG Boys 0 #940 12 16,906
BR Girls 0 #991 2 12,708
PE Girls 0 #1,010 1 14,861
MX Boys 0 #1,032 2 16,355
ZA Boys 0 #1,056 123 25,619
ZA Girls 0 #1,101 41 25,928
MA 0 #1,192 8 20,986
TR 0 #1,200 12 19,440
DZ 0 #1,227 8 20,130
MX Girls 0 #1,266 2 17,781
IT Boys 0 #1,286 186 10,046
IT Girls 0 #1,426 21 9,415

Prem is popular in 72 countries — most recent births per country:

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People also ask about Prem

Prem is predominantly a boy's name.
Prem is a one syllable name, pronounced /preːm/ (approx. 'prehm').
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Prema, Premal, Preman, Premendra, Premjit and Premchand.
Across languages, Prem has these equivalents: Amor (Latin/Spanish), Agape (Greek), David (Hebrew, 'beloved'), Carys (Welsh), Cara/Carina (Latin/Italian), and 1 more.
Yes — Prem ranked #305 in Canada in 2023, and appears in official birth registries across 2 countries.
Prem ranks highest in Canada (#305 in 2023).
Prem's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #878 in 2014 to #879 in 2024 in United States.
Yes — 3 notable people named Prem are in our database, including Prem Tinsulanonda (Politician), Prem Chopra (Actor), Prem Nazir (Actor).