Sanskrit · Girl name
Lakshmi
“goddess of wealth and prosperity”
About the name Lakshmi
Lakshmi is a feminine name from Sanskrit lakṣmī, meaning ‘sign, mark’ and by extension ‘good fortune, prosperity’. It is the name of the Hindu goddess of wealth and fortune, the consort of Vishnu, who is said to have emerged from the churning of the ocean of milk. She is worshipped especially during Diwali, when homes are lit with lamps to welcome her. Notable bearers include Lakshmi Sahgal, an officer of the Indian National Army, and the writer and television host Padma Lakshmi.
- Meaning
- goddess of wealth and prosperity
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- LUCK-shmee(2 syl.)
Middle names for Lakshmi
- Lakshmi Anjali
- Lakshmi Priya
- Lakshmi Meera
- Lakshmi Sita
- Lakshmi Nisha
Questions about Lakshmi
- What does Lakshmi mean?
- Lakshmi is a Sanskrit name meaning "goddess of wealth and prosperity".
- How do you pronounce Lakshmi?
- Lakshmi is pronounced LUCK-shmee, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Lakshmi?
- Variants of Lakshmi include Lakshmy.
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