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Vaishnavi

Overview

Gender

feminine

Origin

Categories

goddesses
Hinduism
possession
theophoric names

Writing Systems

वैष्णवीSanskritMarathi
வைஷ்ணவிTamil
వైష్ణవిTelugu
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Overall Rating
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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

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