Sanskrit · Girl name
Laxmi
“goddess of wealth and prosperity”
About the name Laxmi
Laxmi is a spelling of Lakshmi used especially in western India and Nepal. It comes from Sanskrit lakṣmī, meaning ‘sign, mark’ and hence ‘good fortune, prosperity’. The goddess Lakshmi, consort of Vishnu, is the Hindu deity of wealth and fortune, usually shown seated on a lotus, and she is worshipped during Diwali. In Nepal the festival of Tihar includes Laxmi Puja. A notable bearer is Laxmi Agarwal, an Indian campaigner against acid attacks who received an International Women of Courage Award.
- Meaning
- goddess of wealth and prosperity
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- LAX-mee(2 syl.)
Middle names for Laxmi
- Laxmi Anjali
- Laxmi Ravi
- Laxmi Kiran
- Laxmi Dev
- Laxmi Nisha
Questions about Laxmi
- What does Laxmi mean?
- Laxmi is a Sanskrit name meaning "goddess of wealth and prosperity".
- How do you pronounce Laxmi?
- Laxmi is pronounced LAX-mee, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Laxmi?
- Variants of Laxmi include Laxmī.
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