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Manpreet

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Pronounced muhn-PREET /mənˈpriːt/Medium

Meaning: Manpreet is a Punjabi name from the Sikh tradition, joining man 'mind' or 'heart' with preet 'love', for 'love of the mind' or a 'loving heart'. Given to girls and boys alike, it belongs to the warm family of Sikh -preet names expressing devotion and affection. In United States records it appears with Punjabi Sikh families, keeping its gentle, heartfelt meaning.Medium

In 30 seconds: Manpreet is a Punjabi Sikh name meaning 'love of the mind' or 'loving heart'. Carried to the United States by Sikh families, it stayed uncommon, most visible in the mid-nineteen-nineties (said muhn-PREET).
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Origin MediumPunjabi, Indian
MeaningManpreet is a Punjabi name from the Sikh tradition, joining man 'mind' or 'heart' with preet 'love', for 'love of the mind' or a 'loving heart'. Given to girls and boys alike, it belongs to the warm family of Sikh -preet names expressing devotion and affection. In United States records it appears with Punjabi Sikh families, keeping its gentle, heartfelt meaning.
U.S. rank (2010)#16236 ↘ Falling
2010 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1994
Total births (all-time)≈ 338

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199419822010

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Manpreet is a Punjabi Sikh name joining man, 'mind' or 'heart', with preet, 'love', giving a 'loving heart' or love of the mind. Given to girls and boys, it belongs to the affectionate family of Sikh -preet names and appears in United States records with Punjabi families.

Manpreet was never common in the United States; only a couple dozen girls a year appear with it, clustered around the mid-nineteen-nineties as Sikh communities grew. It remains a heritage name most strongly tied to Punjabi Sikh families.

Did you know? Manpreet pairs man, 'mind' or 'heart', with preet, 'love', a tender blend common in Sikh names.
Overall data confidence 70%
References - Manpreet — Punjabi Sikh man 'mind/heart' + preet 'love'; unisex heritage name

Variations

ManpreatManpritManpreettManpretManpriet

Nicknames

ManPreet

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Manpreet mean?

It is a Punjabi Sikh name joining 'man' (mind or heart) with 'preet' (love).

How do you pronounce Manpreet?

It is said muhn-PREET /mənˈpriːt/, two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Manpreet a boy or girl name?

Manpreet is used for girls and boys; in this record it is a girl's name.

Is Manpreet a popular name?

No, it has always been uncommon in the United States, a Sikh heritage name most visible in the mid-nineteen-nineties.

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