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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Moonlight
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Pronunciation
- JYOT-snah
Jyotsna is a Sanskrit name that means "moonlight." It's pronounced JYOT-snah, with the stress on the first syllable. If you're drawn to a name with a soft, glowing image behind it, this one carries that picture in its meaning.
Meaning & Origin of Jyotsna
Meaning: Moonlight.
Origin: Sanskrit.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Jyotsna
JYOT-snahIPA /dʒjoːtsnɑː/
Popularity of Jyotsna
Jyotsna does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Jyotsna mean?
Moonlight. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Jyotsna?
Jyotsna is pronounced JYOT-snah (IPA: /dʒjoːtsnɑː/).
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