name
Pema
PAY-mah
/ˈpeɪmɑː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
pema
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- Dzongkha (Bhutan)
- Meaning
- Lotus flower; a sacred symbol in Buddhism representing purity and enlightenment
- Gender
- unisex
Pronunciation tips
'Pe' sounds like 'pay'. 'Ma' is a soft 'mah'. Widely used in both Bhutan and Tibet.
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