Rukmini
Sanskrit · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Rukmini
Rukmini derives from Sanskrit "rukma" meaning "gold" or "golden," often interpreted as "adorned with gold" or "radiant." The name has roots in ancient Hindu scripture, particularly the Bhagavata Purana, where Rukmini is the principal wife of Lord Krishna and a central figure in Hindu mythology.
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Etymology
Rukmini derives from Sanskrit "rukma" meaning "gold" or "golden," often interpreted as "adorned with gold" or "radiant." The name has roots in ancient Hindu scripture, particularly the Bhagavata Purana, where Rukmini is the principal wife of Lord Krishna and a central figure in Hindu mythology.
Rukmini currently ranks #13,209 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2021.
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