Dharampreet
Dharampreet is a Sikh unisex name of Punjabi (Sikh) origin, meaning “Love of righteousness”.
| Meaning | Love of righteousness |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Origin | Punjabi (Sikh) |
| Written as | ਧਰਮਪ੍ਰੀਤ |
| Pronunciation | dhur-um-PREET |
| Tradition | Sikh |
| Used in | India, Canada |
Meaning and origin of Dharampreet
Dharampreet joins dharam, 'righteousness' or 'faith', with preet, 'love', so it means 'one who loves righteousness' or 'love of the faith'. It follows a typical modern Punjabi naming pattern, combining a spiritual virtue with preet, as in Harpreet, Gurpreet and Damanpreet. Names of this kind became common in Punjab during the twentieth century and spread with the Sikh diaspora to Canada, Britain and beyond.
Is Dharampreet a Sikh name?
Like most Sikh names, Dharampreet is given to both girls and boys, with Kaur for a girl and Singh for a boy. Dharam, righteous living, is a key idea in the Gurus' teaching.
How popular is Dharampreet?
Fairly uncommon, used mainly by Punjabi Sikh families.
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Spellings and variants of Dharampreet
Names similar to Dharampreet
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dharampreet mean?
Dharampreet means 'Love of righteousness'. It is of Punjabi (Sikh) origin.
Is Dharampreet a Sikh name?
Like most Sikh names, Dharampreet is given to both girls and boys, with Kaur for a girl and Singh for a boy. Dharam, righteous living, is a key idea in the Gurus' teaching.
How do you pronounce Dharampreet?
Dharampreet is pronounced dhur-um-PREET.
Is Dharampreet a boy or girl name?
Dharampreet is used for both boys and girls.