Pema

The name Pema (པད་མ) is a feminine form that is widespread in both Bhutan and Tibet and is derived from Padma. The name translates to 'the lotus flower'.

What does the name Pema mean?

Pema (པད་མ) is the Bhutanese and Tibetan variant of the name Padma. The literal meaning is 'the lotus flower'. The origin of the name lies in Sanskrit, where it is derived from the word padma (पद्म), which means both 'the lotus' and 'the lotus flower'. Other forms include Padmini, Botum, and Badma.

Where does the name Pema come from?

Pema is a first name that is used for both girls and boys and has its origin in Sanskrit. The meaning of the name is 'the lotus flower'.

How do you pronounce Pema?

The pronunciation of Pema is two syllables and is rendered as 'Pe-ma' [ˈpeːma]. The long e sound at the beginning conveys a sense of brightness and tranquility, while the gentle m creates a harmonious connection. The open ending on -a provides a rounded conclusion to the name. This makes Pema simple and balanced – calm, clear, and pleasant in sound.

Popularity

In Germany, Pema is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884 on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2012, reaching rank 3,656. In the last ten years, the name has been registered about 20 times as a first name, which earned it the 7,036th place in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 7,235.

Famous people

• Pema Chödröm (nun and author)
• Pema Chophel (Bhutanese footballer)
• Pema Dorji (footballer from Bhutan)
• Pema Eleandro (footballer from Albania)
• Pema Lingpa (saint)