Sanskrit · Girl name
Rohini
“red, a star”
About the name Rohini
Rohini is a Sanskrit feminine name meaning ‘red’ or ‘reddish’, from rohiṇī, the name of the star Aldebaran. In Hindu astronomy Rohini is the fourth nakshatra, or lunar mansion, and in myth she is the favourite among the wives of the moon god Chandra, a daughter of Daksha. In the Puranas another Rohini is a wife of Vasudeva and the mother of Balarama, Krishna’s elder brother. The name is used throughout India, and Rohini Hattangadi is a noted Indian actress.
- Meaning
- red, a star
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- roh-HEE-nee(3 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
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Middle names for Rohini
- Rohini Anjali
- Rohini Maya
- Rohini Priya
- Rohini Sita
- Rohini Kiran
Questions about Rohini
- What does Rohini mean?
- Rohini is a Sanskrit name meaning "red, a star".
- How do you pronounce Rohini?
- Rohini is pronounced roh-HEE-nee, with emphasis on the second syllable.
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