Indian name meaning
Minakshi
♀ GirlMi·nak·shi · 3 syllables
One with fish-shaped eyes; a goddess
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
- Also spelled
- Meenakshi
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Grounded, disciplined and dependable — turns steady effort into solid results.
The letters of Minakshi add up to 22, which reduces to 4.
About the name Minakshi
Minakshi is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “One with fish-shaped eyes; a goddess.”
In the Chaldean numerology system widely used in India, the name Minakshi has the name number 4, “The Builder.” It is also spelled Meenakshi.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Minakshi mean?
Minakshi means “One with fish-shaped eyes; a goddess.” It is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Minakshi a boy or a girl name?
Minakshi is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Minakshi?
Minakshi is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
What is the numerology number of the name Minakshi?
In the Chaldean system, Minakshi has the name number 4, “The Builder.”
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