Mehakpreet
Mehakpreet is a Sikh girl name of Punjabi (Sikh) origin, meaning “Love as sweet as fragrance”.
| Meaning | Love as sweet as fragrance |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Punjabi (Sikh) |
| Written as | ਮਹਿਕਪ੍ਰੀਤ |
| Pronunciation | MEH-hek-preet |
| Tradition | Sikh |
| Used in | India, Canada, United Kingdom |
Meaning and origin of Mehakpreet
Mehakpreet joins mehak, 'fragrance', with preet, 'love', a very common ending in Sikh names. It can be read as 'fragrant love' or 'one who loves the fragrance of the divine'. Compound names of this kind became especially popular among Punjabi Sikhs in the twentieth century. Like many Sikh names it could in principle be given to a boy, but in practice Mehakpreet is used for girls.
Is Mehakpreet a Sikh name?
As with most Sikh names, it is typically followed by Kaur for a girl. Sikh names are often chosen by opening the Guru Granth Sahib and taking the first letter of the hymn, and parents with an 'M' often pick names like this.
How popular is Mehakpreet?
Used among Punjabi Sikh families in India and the diaspora.
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Spellings and variants of Mehakpreet
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mehakpreet mean?
Mehakpreet means 'Love as sweet as fragrance'. It is of Punjabi (Sikh) origin.
Is Mehakpreet a Sikh name?
As with most Sikh names, it is typically followed by Kaur for a girl. Sikh names are often chosen by opening the Guru Granth Sahib and taking the first letter of the hymn, and parents with an 'M' often pick names like this.
How do you pronounce Mehakpreet?
Mehakpreet is pronounced MEH-hek-preet.
Is Mehakpreet a boy or girl name?
Mehakpreet is usually a girl name.