Rohini

At a Glance

Meaning

The red one; growing, ascending

Origin

Sanskrit

Gender

Primarily used for girls

Pronunciation

roh-HEE-neeListen

Rohini is a Sanskrit name meaning "the red one," and it also carries the sense of growing or ascending. You may come across the gloss "the red deer," but that detail comes from a separate constellation myth (Mrigashira, "deer's head") and not from Rohini's own name. It's pronounced roh-HEE-nee.

Meaning & Origin of Rohini

Meaning: The red one; growing, ascending.

Origin: Sanskrit.

A common claim: Rohini is sometimes glossed as 'the red deer.' Actually: That detail actually comes from a separate constellation myth (Mrigashira, 'deer's head') rather than from Rohini's own name, which more literally means 'the red one' or 'ascending, growing.'

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Rohini

Popularity of Rohini

Rohini is a rare name in the U.S.: it peaked at #6567 in 2001 with 17 babies and was most recently ranked #17132 in 2024 with 5 babies. The Social Security data runs from 1978 to 2024.

Names Like Rohini

These names have followed a similar path to Rohini in U.S. popularity over the years.

• Rhegan
• Rylea
• Reily
• Sadey
• Rayonna
• Raygan

FAQ

What does the name Rohini mean?

The red one; growing, ascending. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Rohini?

Rohini is pronounced roh-HEE-nee (IPA: /roʊˈhiːni/).

Is Rohini a popular name right now?

Rohini peaked at #6567 in 2001 and is ranked #17132 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1978–2024.)

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