Rashmi
Hindi · Girl · 2 syllables
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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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