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Rashmi

“Rashmi is a Sanskrit name meaning "ray of light" or "beam," derived from the Sanskrit root "rash" which refers to light or radiance.”

Hindi · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#16,333
TrendVintage
Peak year1981
Syllables2
OriginHindi
LanguageHindi
CultureHindi, Marathi, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil
ReligionHinduism
Letters6
Numerology5 Chaldean 7
Global rank#51

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Rashmi

Rashmi is a Sanskrit name meaning "ray of light" or "beam," derived from the Sanskrit root "rash" which refers to light or radiance.

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Etymology

Rashmi is a Sanskrit name meaning "ray of light" or "beam," derived from the Sanskrit root "rash" which refers to light or radiance. The name is predominantly used in Hindu and Indian cultures, particularly among Sanskrit-speaking communities in India, and has gained wider use across South Asian diaspora communities in modern times.

Rashmi currently ranks #16,333 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1981.

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