Pema

Meaning

Lotus

In its source language, Pema means “Lotus”. It has Tibetan roots and a long history of use in Buddhist families.

Name Details

Gender

Girl

Origin

Tibetan

Language

Tibetan

Religion / Tradition

Buddhist

Name Type

Cultural

Popularity

Popular

Traditional Naming by Birth Nakshatra

Optional

For families who follow traditional Vedic naming practices, your baby’s Janma Rashi, Nakshatra and Pada can be calculated from birth details and used to suggest traditional starting sounds for names.

1. Birth Details

Date, Time, Place

2. Janma Rashi

Nakshatra · Pada

3. Traditional

Naming Sound

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Quick Facts

Meaning Lotus

Gender Girl

Origin Tibetan

Language Tibetan

Religion / Tradition Buddhist

Name Type Cultural

Popularity Popular

Questions About Pema

What does the name Pema mean?

In its source language, Pema means “Lotus”. It has Tibetan roots and a long history of use in Buddhist families.

Is Pema a boy’s or girl’s name?

Pema is listed on TotsName as a girl’s name, most often given in Buddhist families.

What is the origin of Pema?

Pema is Tibetan in origin.

How popular is Pema?

Pema carries a popular rating on TotsName and begins with P.

Can Pema determine a baby’s Rashi or Nakshatra?

No. A baby’s Janma Rashi, Nakshatra and Pada are determined from the date, exact time and place of birth. The name itself does not determine the birth chart. However, traditional naming practices may use the Nakshatra and Pada to suggest an appropriate starting sound for a baby’s name.

Important to Know

A baby’s Janma Rashi, Nakshatra and Pada are determined from the date, exact time and place of birth. The name itself does not determine the birth chart. However, traditional naming practices may use the Nakshatra and Pada to suggest an appropriate starting sound for a baby’s name.

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