The baby name Priti is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈpriːti/ (PREE-tee).
Priti is Sanskrit in Origin.
The baby name Priti is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈpriːti/ (PREE-tee).
Priti is Sanskrit in Origin.
From Sanskrit prīti (प्रीति), Priti means “love, affection, and delight,” stemming from the root pri- “to please, to love.” The noun appears in classical Sanskrit as a term for joy, kindliness, and contented goodwill, and in bhakti traditions it denotes loving devotion. In modern Indo-Aryan languages (Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Nepali, Bengali), Priti functions primarily as a feminine given name with a gentle, benevolent connotation.
Usage has been steady across North India since the early 20th century and spread widely through the South Asian diaspora. Variants arise from transliteration: Preeti (common in Hindi/Marathi), Preethi (South Indian), Pritee, Preety, and Preity; the scholarly form is Prīti. Related names include Punjabi Preet (unisex) sharing the same root. The name carries auspicious overtones of amiability and heartfelt joy, making it a popular choice for families seeking a succinct, pan-Indian classic.
| Priti Patel Priti Patel is a British politician known for serving as the Home Secretary in the United Kingdom from 2019 to 2022. She has been a prominent figure in the Conservative Party and played a key role in shaping immigration policies during her tenure. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FJ | 0 | #6 | 1 | 374 | |
| FJ | Girls | 0 | #8 | 2 | 583 |
| MV | Girls | 0 | #34 | 2 | 2,021 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #47 | 2,353 | 13,121 |
| IN | 0 | #58 | 13 | 2,963 | |
| QA | 0 | #105 | 2 | 7,011 | |
| OM | 0 | #118 | 4 | 6,215 | |
| KW | 0 | #120 | 2 | 5,216 | |
| CY | Girls | 0 | #125 | 1 | 3,755 |
| BW | Girls | 0 | #151 | 1 | 4,216 |
| CR | 0 | #165 | 1 | 5,526 | |
| AE | 0 | #183 | 5 | 10,220 | |
| BD | 0 | #216 | 12 | 5,992 | |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #246 | 6 | 6,592 |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #249 | 1 | 6,293 |
| PT | 0 | #250 | 1 | 4,161 | |
| SG | 0 | #275 | 8 | 11,010 | |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #284 | 103 | 8,413 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #287 | 30 | 15,378 |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #289 | 1 | 8,139 |
| SA | 0 | #311 | 2 | 10,560 | |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #329 | 1 | 7,429 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #331 | 66 | 15,987 |
| KZ | Girls | 0 | #332 | 1 | 5,862 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #333 | 19 | 8,539 |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #338 | 2 | 7,570 |
| CZ | Girls | 0 | #351 | 1 | 5,378 |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| SD | Girls | 0 | #355 | 4 | 7,678 |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #359 | 1 | 8,829 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #369 | 1 | 8,477 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #428 | 2 | 13,098 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #436 | 118 | 20,968 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #482 | 2 | 7,628 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #483 | 33 | 19,177 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #504 | 2 | 9,305 |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #514 | 5 | 9,861 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #520 | 6 | 11,303 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #520 | 4 | 11,913 |
| BH | 0 | #541 | 13 | 17,937 | |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #541 | 7 | 10,981 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #545 | 1 | 8,334 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #548 | 39 | 18,916 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #561 | 16 | 10,045 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #566 | 8 | 11,342 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #606 | 10 | 16,104 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #625 | 1 | 10,983 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #642 | 4 | 11,648 |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #737 | 7 | 18,093 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #803 | 4 | 18,755 |
| TN | 0 | #806 | 24 | 13,765 | |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #822 | 5 | 15,093 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #844 | 92 | 25,931 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #909 | 93 | 16,750 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| United States | Girls | 2021 | #916 | 5 | 8,741 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #917 | 2 | 17,948 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #942 | 14 | 5,933 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #976 | 19 | 24,821 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #992 | 1 | 12,708 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,008 | 2 | 14,742 |
| MA | 0 | #1,107 | 22 | 20,986 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,122 | 20 | 25,928 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,137 | 7 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,178 | 5 | 25,439 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,227 | 8 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,433 | 14 | 9,415 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,587 | 28 | 28,008 |
Priti is popular in 48 countries — most recent births per country:
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