US Popularity Rank: 27944

Origin: Indian

Meaning: lovable, affectionate

Prema is a girl's name of Sanskrit and Arabic origin, beloved in Indian communities. Meaning "lovable" and "affectionate," this name can be a reminder or a recognition that love and kindness are free. Prema may also be a respelling of the Latin Prima, meaning “first” for the baby who takes first place in your heart. Also spelled as Preema, short and sweet Prema invites baby to embrace the simple things in life.