Female Name
Vaishnavi
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
goddesses
Hinduism
possession
theophoric names
Writing Systems
वैष्णवीSanskritMarathi
வைஷ்ணவிTamil
వైష్ణవిTelugu
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
88/100
Meaning & Etymology
The name Vaishnavi is derived from the name of the Hindu god Vishnu, meaning 'belonging to Vishnu'. It represents the shakti (power) of Vishnu and is often identified with the goddess Lakshmi, who is the goddess of prosperity and the consort of Vishnu. The name carries deep spiritual and cultural significance in Hinduism, symbolizing devotion and divine power.
Etymology
Original Form:
Vaishnavi
Evolution:
The name evolved from the Sanskrit root 'Vishnu', referring to the Hindu god Vishnu, and the suffix '-i' denoting femininity, thus meaning 'belonging to Vishnu'.
Source:
Hindu mythology and Sanskrit linguistics
Related Names
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