Indian name meaning
Reshma
♀ GirlResh·ma · 2 syllables
Silken; soft as silk
- Origin
- Persian
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Sensitive, cooperative and diplomatic — happiest building harmony and close bonds.
| R | e | s | h | m | a |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
2 + 5 + 3 + 5 + 4 + 1 = 20, then 2 + 0 = 2. So Reshma carries the name number 2.
About the name Reshma
Reshma is a girl's name of Persian origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Silken; soft as silk.”
Spoken aloud it is Resh·ma — 2 syllables. Reshma appears regularly in Indian public population records: recognisable, without being one of the most-used names.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Reshma mean?
Reshma means “Silken; soft as silk.” It is a girl's name of Persian origin.
Is Reshma a boy or a girl name?
Reshma is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Reshma?
Reshma is of Persian origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Reshma?
Reshma has 2 syllables and is said as Resh·ma.
What is the numerology number of the name Reshma?
In the Chaldean system, Reshma has the name number 2, “The Peacemaker.”
Is Reshma a common name in India?
Reshma appears 39 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “common.”
What names go well with Reshma?
For a brother to Reshma, families often stay within the same Persian naming tradition — Resham, Roshan, Ruhaan or Gulab all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Reshma?
Karishma, Sushma, Fatima or Garima share Reshma's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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