Simran
2 syllables
⚧ Unisex ◎ Sanskrit ◈ 2 syllables
"Remembrance"

From Sanskrit

Simran means meditation or remembrance of God — from the Punjabi/Sanskrit. In Sikhism, simran IS the most fundamental spiritual practice — remembering God's name. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge's Simran IS Bollywood's most iconic heroine. Two syllables of the most fundamental Sikh practice, Bollywood's-most-iconic, and Sanskrit meditation.

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Simran at a glance
MeaningRemembrance
OriginSanskrit
GenderUnisex
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 2
US Rank (today)#3675
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Why parents love Simran
  • Simran IS Sikhism's most fundamental practice.Remembering God's name.DDLJ's Simran IS Bollywood's most iconic heroine.Two syllables with a sacred, Punjabi sound: SIM-ran.The most directly meditative name.
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The vibe of Simran
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Origin & history of Simran
Punjabi/Sanskrit simran (meditation/remembrance) → Simran
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Sanskrit roots
Simran IS Sikhism's most fundamental practice — remembering God. DDLJ's IS Bollywood's most iconic.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Punjabi; DDLJ's Simran (1995).
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Today
Simran remains a beloved choice, ranking #3675 in the US. 2,974 babies have been named Simran since 1982.
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How popular is Simran?
2001 peak year
Simran reached its widest reach during the early 2000s. In 2001, 158 babies received the name (ranked #1252). In the present decade it sits well outside the top 1,000 (around #3675), with about 45 babies given the name annually. Simran has been declining in recent years. The all-time total comes to roughly 2,974 registrations.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
158 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #1,252)
45 Avg. per year
(last decade)
450 Total registrations
last 10 years
2,974 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #3,675) Moderate
↓ Declining in recent years
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Numerology of Simran
2
Life path number
The Peacemaker
Diplomacy, harmony and deep empathy.

Simran's Life Path 7 is the seeker's number — meditation seeking. People named Simran tend to be sacred, meditative, and gifted at being Sikhism's most fundamental AND Bollywood's most iconic.

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Sikhism's fundamental AND Bollywood's iconic
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God-remembrance
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DDLJ
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Sacred-Punjabi
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Sim-Ran meditation
S1
I9
M4
R9
A1
N5
Sum: 29 → Life path 2
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Personality of Simran
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Peaceful
They bring calm to every room.
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Deeply loving
Their love runs deep and steady.
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Intuitive
They read people with extraordinary accuracy.
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Artistic soul
Beauty speaks to them powerfully.
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