Mandakini
Sanskrit · Girl · 4 syllables
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About the name Mandakini
Mandakini derives from Sanskrit, meaning "slow-flowing" — the name of a sacred Himalayan river and also used as a name for the celestial Ganges in Hindu mythology.
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Etymology
female given name (मन्दाकिनी)
Mandakini currently ranks #1,022 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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