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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Hindu goddess of wealth and prosperity
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- LUHK-shmee
Lakshmi is a Sanskrit name for a girl, pronounced LUHK-shmee, and it carries the meaning of the Hindu goddess of wealth and prosperity. It has a worldly, romantic, storybook feel that suits a parent looking for a name with real roots and a sense of narrative.
Meaning & Origin of Lakshmi
Meaning: Hindu goddess of wealth and prosperity.
Origin: Sanskrit.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Lakshmi
LUHK-shmeeIPA /ˈlʌkʃmi/
Popularity of Lakshmi
Lakshmi peaked at #3034 in 2011, when 56 babies were given the name. By 2024 it sat at #4949 with 27 babies, so it remains a rarely chosen name in the U.S.
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FAQ
What does the name Lakshmi mean?
Hindu goddess of wealth and prosperity. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Lakshmi?
Lakshmi is pronounced LUHK-shmee (IPA: /ˈlʌkʃmi/).
Is Lakshmi a popular name right now?
Lakshmi peaked at #3034 in 2011 and is ranked #4949 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1971–2024.)
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