Pema
PEM-uh
Popularity
#10053
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
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.
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