Pritpal
Pritpal is a Sikh boy name of Punjabi (Sikh) origin, meaning “Protector of love”.
| Meaning | Protector of love |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Punjabi (Sikh) |
| Written as | ਪ੍ਰੀਤਪਾਲ |
| Pronunciation | PREET-paal |
| Tradition | Sikh |
| Used in | India, United Kingdom, Canada |
Meaning and origin of Pritpal
Pritpal joins preet, 'love', with pāl, 'protector, sustainer', a common ending in Punjabi names such as Harpal and Jaspal. It is usually read as 'one who protects love' or 'cherished by love'. The name is often spelled Preetpal. It was especially popular among Sikh families in the mid to late twentieth century, both in Punjab and in Britain and Canada.
Is Pritpal a Sikh name?
Pritpal is mainly a Sikh name. Like most Sikh names it is used for both boys and girls, though it is more often given to boys, and Singh or Kaur indicates gender.
How popular is Pritpal?
Familiar among Sikh men born before 1990; less common for babies now.
Gifts with the name Pritpal
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- Sikh baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Pritpal
Names similar to Pritpal
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Pritpal mean?
Pritpal means 'Protector of love'. It is of Punjabi (Sikh) origin.
Is Pritpal a Sikh name?
Pritpal is mainly a Sikh name. Like most Sikh names it is used for both boys and girls, though it is more often given to boys, and Singh or Kaur indicates gender.
How do you pronounce Pritpal?
Pritpal is pronounced PREET-paal.
Is Pritpal a boy or girl name?
Pritpal is usually a boy name.