Pema

Tibetan

"lotus flower"

Pema Origin and Meaning

The name Pema is a boy's name meaning "lotus flower".

Pema is rare enough in the US that it qualifies as gender-neutral, and indeed it is a gender-neutral name in Tibet, its country of origin. However, its relationship to Padma, a mostly feminine name, and similarity in sound to Emma make us think that Pema will be more likely to be borne by baby girls.