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Manpreet

Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Manpreet: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 1984.

Manpreet is a name of Indian origin, specifically from the Punjabi language, where it combines *man* (mind or heart) and *preet* (love), so it means "love of the heart" or "beloved one." It is traditionally a Sikh name, often given to boys, but also used for girls, reflecting its warm, universal sentiment. Among notable bearers is Manpreet Singh, the captain of the Indian men's national field hockey team who led them to a historic bronze medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The name also appears in Scottish registers thanks to the nation's diverse, multicultural community, and it resonates with a similar theme of deep affection as the Scottish name *Malcolm*, which means "disciple of Columba." A popular variant for girls is Manpreet Kaur, incorporating the Sikh surname meaning "princess."

Boy 1 of 52 years

Peak year
19843 babies
Latest (1984)
#3053 babies
Total births
3since 1984
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 1984 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).