Pema
lotus
- Origin
- Tibetan
- Religion
- Buddhist
- Gender
- Unisex
- Country
- Bhutan
- Pronunciation
- PAY-mah
- Popularity
- stable
About the name Pema
Pema is a unisex name of Tibetan origin meaning "lotus". It is most commonly used in Buddhist families and is especially popular in Bhutan.
Pema is the Tibetan form of the Sanskrit padma, the lotus — the flower that grows out of mud and is used throughout Buddhist teaching as an image of purity arising from difficulty. It appears in the mantra Om mani padme hum and in the name of Padmasambhava, who brought Buddhism to Tibet. The name is used for both girls and boys.
Variants and spellings: Padma, Padme.
Popularity trend: Pema has held a steady level of use rather than spiking or fading.
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Frequently asked about Pema
- What does the name Pema mean?
- Pema means "lotus". It's a unisex name of Tibetan origin, most commonly used in Buddhist families and popular in Bhutan.
- Where does the name Pema come from?
- Pema originates from Tibetan. On Babbloom it's classified in the Buddhist naming tradition.
- Is Pema a boy or girl name?
- Pema is a unisex name — used for babies of any gender.