Pema

Pema Meaning & Origin

About Pema
The name "Pema" is of Tibetan origin and is commonly used as a given name for both boys and girls. It means "lotus" or "lotus flower" in Tibetan. The lotus is a significant symbol in Tibetan Buddhism, representing purity, enlightenment, and spiritual growth. Therefore, the name "Pema" carries connotations of beauty, grace, and spiritual awakening.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Pema are female.

Pema Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 180% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PM
🗽 NYSIIS
PANA
🔊 Soundex
P050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P EY1 M AH0
🌐 IPA
/pema*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pema in Braille

Here's how to represent Pema in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Pema in braille

How to Spell the Name Pema in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Pema using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Pema in sign language

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