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Prem

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Pronounced PREM /ˈprɛm/High

Meaning: From Sanskrit prema/prem, 'love; affection, tenderness; spiritual love'Medium

In 30 seconds: Love; affection: Prem is Sanskrit for 'love'. Crisp, warm, and lyrical.

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Origin MediumSanskrit

MeaningFrom Sanskrit prema/prem, 'love; affection, tenderness; spiritual love'

U.S. rank (2025)#7091 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2000

Total births (all-time)≈ 547

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Prem comes from Sanskrit prema/prem, 'love; affection, tenderness; spiritual love' (especially divine love in Hindu thought). A crisp, warm, classic Indian name (said 'PREM'; nickname Prem).

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, love-and-affection at the root, and warm.

Did you know? Prem means 'love; affection, tenderness; spiritual love' in Sanskrit — a crisp, warm one-syllable Indian name (said 'PREM').

Overall data confidence 65%

Sanskrit references — prem — etymology

Variations

PremPremrajPremkumar

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Prem mean?

Prem is Sanskrit for 'love; affection, tenderness; spiritual love'.

How do you pronounce Prem?

It's said PREM /ˈprɛm/ — one syllable.

Is Prem a boy or girl name?

Prem is a boy's name.

How popular is Prem?

Prem is a rare name in the U.S.