Indian name meaning
Mohini
♀ GirlMo·hi·ni · 3 syllables
Enchantress; a form of Vishnu
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Curious, adaptable and freedom-loving — thrives on change, travel and variety.
| M | o | h | i | n | i |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
4 + 7 + 5 + 1 + 5 + 1 = 23, then 2 + 3 = 5. So Mohini carries the name number 5.
About the name Mohini
Mohini is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Enchantress; a form of Vishnu.”
Spoken aloud it is Mo·hi·ni — 3 syllables. Mohini turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mohini mean?
Mohini means “Enchantress; a form of Vishnu.” It is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Mohini a boy or a girl name?
Mohini is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Mohini?
Mohini is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Mohini?
Mohini has 3 syllables and is said as Mo·hi·ni.
What is the numerology number of the name Mohini?
In the Chaldean system, Mohini has the name number 5, “The Explorer.”
Is Mohini a common name in India?
Mohini appears 10 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Mohini?
For a brother to Mohini, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Madan, Mahadev, Manak or Dhirendra all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Mohini?
Nandini, Malini, Padmini or Ragini share Mohini's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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