Premji

Premji is a personal name found in the Indian subcontinent, used as a surname and, less commonly, as a given name. It is typically construed as a compound of 'prem', meaning love or affection in Sanskrit, and the honorific suffix 'ji', which conveys respect in many Indian languages. As a result, Premji carries a respectful, cultural resonance in naming practices and is most often encountered as a family name in contemporary contexts.

Notable bearer: Azim Premji (born 1945) is an Indian business magnate and philanthropist, best known as the longtime chairman of Wipro Limited, a multinational information technology services company. Under his leadership, Wipro expanded from a commodities company into a major IT services and consulting firm. Premji is frequently cited among the wealthiest individuals in India and the world, with significant philanthropic contributions through the Azim Premji Foundation and other channels.

Geographic and linguistic distribution: The surname Premji is most common in India and among Indian diaspora communities. It is used by speakers of multiple languages, including Kannada, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, and Urdu, reflecting regional naming traditions. Because of transliteration from various scripts, spellings may vary in English, but Premji remains the standard form in many contexts.