Hamshini
Sanskrit/Persian · Not verified · 3 syllables
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About the name Hamshini
Hamshini is derived from Sanskrit and Persian roots, with "Hamsa" meaning swan or goose in Sanskrit, and the suffix "-ini" being a feminine diminutive, thus meaning "little swan" or "swan-like woman." The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, with historical significance in South Indian traditions where the hamsa symbolizes grace, purity, and spiritual transcendence.
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Etymology
Hamshini is derived from Sanskrit and Persian roots, with "Hamsa" meaning swan or goose in Sanskrit, and the suffix "-ini" being a feminine diminutive, thus meaning "little swan" or "swan-like woman." The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, with historical significance in South Indian traditions where the hamsa symbolizes grace, purity, and spiritual transcendence.
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