The name Preeti brings an instant smile. In Sanskrit, it means “love” and “affection,” and it’s pronounced pree-tee—no tongue-twister in sight. Its gentle melody unfolds like a summer breeze through orange groves or the passionate heartbeat of a flamenco dancer, echoing the spirit of amor. Ancient poets honored Preeti as a celebration of the ties that bind us, and today parents embrace its blend of warmth and sparkle. Though still sweetly rare in the United States, it shines with global charm and invites a future filled with cariño—warm affection—and endless joy.
| Preeti Shenoy is an Indian author, speaker and illustrator. |
| Preeti Jhangiani is an Indian actress known for Hindi and Telugu films and her award-winning Hindi debut in Mohabbatein. |
| Preeti Sharma Menon is an Aam Aadmi Party national executive member and spokesperson who joined the India Against Corruption movement in 2011. |
| Preeti Chhibber is a writer, editor, and podcast host known for her Marvel books for young readers. |
| Preeti Sudan is a retired Indian civil servant who served as UPSC Chairperson and Health Secretary of India. |
| Preeti Dahiya is an Indian amateur boxer who won gold at the 2019 Asian Junior Boxing Championship. |
| Preeti Nigam is an Indian television actress known for her versatile roles in Telugu serials such as Ruthuragalu, Kasturi and Chandramukhi. |
| Preeti Dubey is an Indian field hockey player who won team gold at the 2016 Asian Champions Trophy and South Asian Games. |
| Preeti Tomar is an Indian politician from the Aam Aadmi Party and a former member of the Delhi Legislative Assembly. |
| Preeti Bose is an Indian cricketer from Sonipat and the first woman from Haryana to represent India in women's cricket. |
| Preeti Kaur is a Nepalese Punjabi pop singer known for her award winning vocals and Bollywood debut in the 2014 film Unforgettable. |