Preya

Preya Meaning & Origin

About Preya
The name "Preya" is of Indian origin and is typically given to girls. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "preya," which means "beloved" or "dear." The name carries connotations of affection, endearment, and being cherished. It reflects the desire for a child to be loved and adored by their parents and those around them.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Preya are female.

Preya Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -14.29% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PR
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P600
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P R EY1 AH0
🌐 IPA
/preya*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Preya in Braille

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

The name Preya in braille

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

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

The name Preya in sign language

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