Mohini
Hinduism · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Mohini
Mohini derives from Sanskrit and means "the enchantress" or "the bewildering woman," rooted in the verb "moha" meaning delusion or enchantment.
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Etymology
Mohini derives from Sanskrit and means "the enchantress" or "the bewildering woman," rooted in the verb "moha" meaning delusion or enchantment. The name is used primarily in Hindu cultures, particularly in India, and references the female avatar of Vishnu in Hindu mythology who appears in the Churning of the Ocean of Milk narrative.
Mohini currently ranks #11,867 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1996.
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