Find out how popular the first name Harpreet has been for the last 34 years (from 1979 to 2012) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Harpreet by gender

Based on the last 34 years of data, Harpreet is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 50% of people named Harpreet being female.

For the most recent data in 2012, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Harpreet.

The history of the first name Harpreet

Harpreet is a name of Indian origin, predominantly used by Sikhs. It is a combination of two words from the Punjabi language: "Har" meaning God, and "preet" meaning love or devotion. The name essentially means "love for God" or "beloved of God."

The name has its roots in the Sikh religion, which emerged in the 15th century in the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent. It is believed to have been derived from the teachings and writings of the Sikh Gurus, particularly the founder Guru Nanak Dev Ji (1469-1539) and the fifth Guru, Guru Arjan Dev Ji (1563-1606), who emphasized the importance of devotion to the divine.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Harpreet can be found in the Sri Guru Granth Sahib, the sacred scripture of the Sikh faith, which contains compositions by various Sikh Gurus and other saints. The name is often used in the context of spiritual love and devotion to the Almighty.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Harpreet. One such individual was Harpreet Kaur Badal (1957-2011), a Sikh political leader and the former Union Minister of Food Processing Industries in the Government of India. Another prominent figure was Harpreet Singh (1932-2020), an Indian historian and author who wrote extensively on Sikh history and culture.

Harpreet Singh Grewal (1915-2003) was a Sikh freedom fighter who participated in the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule. Harpreet Singh Brar (1935-2006) was a decorated Indian Air Force officer and a recipient of the Vir Chakra, India's third-highest military decoration for gallantry.

Harpreet Kaur (born 1986) is a contemporary Sikh athlete from India who has represented her country in international kabaddi competitions and has won several medals, including gold at the 2014 Asian Games.

While the name Harpreet is predominantly used by Sikhs, it has also gained popularity among other communities in India and abroad, reflecting the rich cultural diversity and interfaith harmony that exists in many parts of the world.

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