Indian name meaning
Lakshmi
♀ GirlLak·shmi · 2 syllables
The goddess of wealth and fortune
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
- Also spelled
- Laxmi
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Independent, original and driven — a natural starter who likes to lead rather than follow.
| L | a | k | s | h | m | i |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
3 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 5 + 4 + 1 = 19, then 1 + 9 = 10, then 1 + 0 = 1. So Lakshmi carries the name number 1.
About the name Lakshmi
Lakshmi is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “The goddess of wealth and fortune.”
Spoken aloud it is Lak·shmi — 2 syllables. You will also see it written as Laxmi; both spellings are the same name. Lakshmi appears often in Indian public population records — an established name rather than a recent trend.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lakshmi mean?
Lakshmi means “The goddess of wealth and fortune.” It is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Lakshmi a boy or a girl name?
Lakshmi is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Lakshmi?
Lakshmi is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Lakshmi?
Lakshmi has 2 syllables and is said as Lak·shmi.
What are the other spellings of Lakshmi?
Lakshmi is also commonly spelled Laxmi. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Lakshmi?
In the Chaldean system, Lakshmi has the name number 1, “The Leader.”
Is Lakshmi a common name in India?
Lakshmi appears 158 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “very common.”
What names go well with Lakshmi?
For a brother to Lakshmi, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Laksh, Lalit, Lokendra or Omprakash all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Lakshmi?
Rashmi, Mahalakshmi, Reshmi or Bhoomi share Lakshmi's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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