ilmeet

Ilmeet is a given name used in parts of South Asia, particularly among Punjabi and Hindi-speaking communities, and among people of South Asian descent in the diaspora. In written form it is usually capitalized as Ilmeet, though transliteration can yield variations in spelling.

The etymology of Ilmeet is not widely documented in major onomastic sources. It is often described as a modern or blended name, likely drawing from common phonetic elements found in regional names. Some informal sources speculate a loose connection to the word meet or similar roots meaning “meeting” or “friend” in South Asian languages, but there is no authoritative consensus on a precise origin or meaning.

Usage and demographics vary by region. The name is more commonly used as a masculine given name, though naming practices differ across communities and generations. It is relatively less common than traditional names but is encountered in India, Pakistan, and among the South Asian diaspora in countries such as Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Notable people named Ilmeet are not widely documented in international reference sources. Individuals bearing the name have been active in a range of professional and community contexts at local or regional levels.

See also: related Indian subcontinent given names and variations that share phonetic elements with Ilmeet.