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Pema

PEM-uh

Popularity

#10053

falling

Letters

4

Syllables

2

Origin

English

Total Births

237

Peak Year

#18 in 2017

First Recorded

2001

Style

Nature-Inspired, Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Pema is a Tibetan and Nepali name meaning 'lotus flower'. The lotus is a symbol of purity, spiritual awakening, and beauty in Buddhism.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

  • Pema Chödrön

    Tibetan Buddhist nun and author known for her teachings on compassion.

Nicknames

Personality Traits

PureSpiritualCalmResilient

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